A1 Collocation Neutral

歯を磨く

ha o migaku

Brush one's teeth

Meaning

To clean one's teeth.

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Cultural Background

Brushing after lunch is common in schools. Most cultures emphasize brushing before bed.

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Polishing vs Washing

Always remember: teeth are polished ({磨|みが}く), never washed ({洗|あら}う).

Meaning

To clean one's teeth.

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Polishing vs Washing

Always remember: teeth are polished ({磨|みが}く), never washed ({洗|あら}う).

Test Yourself

Which verb is correct for cleaning teeth?

私は毎日 {歯|は}を ____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 磨く

We use {磨|みが}く for teeth.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb is correct for cleaning teeth? Choose A1

私は毎日 {歯|は}を ____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 磨く

We use {磨|みが}く for teeth.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds very strange to native speakers.

Related Phrases

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{歯|は}みがき

specialized form

Tooth brushing

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{腕|うで}を{磨|みが}く

similar

To polish one's skills

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