Toothache is a common, often sharp pain in the teeth requiring dental care.
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- Refers to pain in or around a tooth.
- Usually caused by cavities or gum disease.
- Commonly used in medical contexts or formal descriptions.
概要
歯痛(しつう)は、文字通り「歯の痛み」を意味する名詞です。医学的な診断名というよりは、患者が感じる症状を指す一般的な言葉です。2) 使用パターン: 「歯痛がする」「歯痛に悩む」「歯痛を抑える」といった動詞と組み合わせて使われます。また、単に「歯が痛い」と言う方が日常会話では一般的ですが、文章や診察時の記録では「歯痛」という名詞が好まれます。3) 一般的な文脈: 歯科医院の予約を取る際や、薬局で鎮痛剤を探す際、あるいは体調不良を説明する際に使用されます。深夜に急激な歯痛に襲われることは、多くの人が経験する非常に辛い状況です。4) 類語比較: 「虫歯」は原因を指す言葉ですが、「歯痛」は症状を指します。また、「歯の痛み」はより口語的で柔らかい表現であり、「歯痛」は少し硬く、医学的あるいは客観的な響きを持ちます。
Examples
昨日から歯痛がひどくて眠れません。
everydayI haven't been able to sleep since yesterday because of a bad toothache.
問診票の「現在の症状」の欄に「歯痛」と記入した。
formalI wrote 'toothache' in the 'current symptoms' section of the medical questionnaire.
歯痛が治らないので歯医者に行きます。
informalMy toothache won't go away, so I'm going to the dentist.
歯痛は、口腔内疾患の主要な症状の一つである。
academicToothache is one of the primary symptoms of oral diseases.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
歯痛が走る
A sharp pain shoots through the tooth
歯痛を和らげる
To alleviate a toothache
Often Confused With
Cavity is the cause of the pain, while toothache (歯痛) is the sensation of pain itself.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '歯痛' primarily in written documents or when speaking formally to medical staff. In casual conversation with friends, '歯が痛い' is much more natural. It is a noun, so it functions as a subject or object in a sentence.
Common Mistakes
Some learners might use '歯痛' as a verb, which is incorrect. You cannot say '私は歯痛する'. Always use it with a supporting verb like 'する' or '感じる'.
Tips
Use with specific verbs
Combine '歯痛' with verbs like '感じる' (to feel) or '抑える' (to suppress). This helps in clearly explaining your condition to a doctor.
Do not ignore toothache
Toothache rarely goes away on its own. Always prioritize visiting a dentist even if the pain subsides temporarily.
Dental health in Japan
In Japan, regular dental check-ups are highly encouraged. Many people visit dentists for preventative care, not just for toothaches.
Word Origin
The word is composed of '歯' (tooth) and '痛' (pain/ache). This is a standard Sino-Japanese compound word used to describe physical discomfort.
Cultural Context
In Japan, dental health is taken very seriously. Schools often have annual dental check-ups, and the word '歯痛' is commonly encountered in health-related documents.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Shi' (tooth) and 'Tsu' (pain/ache). Just remember that 'Shi-tsu' is the sharp pain in your 'Shi' (tooth).
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsまずは早急に歯科医院を予約して診察を受けてください。痛みがひどい場合は、市販の鎮痛剤を服用して一時的にしのぐことも有効です。
意味は同じですが、「歯が痛い」は日常的な口語表現です。「歯痛」は名詞として扱われ、診断書や問診票などの文書で使われることが多いです。
最も一般的な原因は虫歯の進行です。他にも歯周病や、知覚過敏、親知らずの炎症などが原因となることがあります。
子供は痛みの場所を正確に言えないことがあります。早めに小児歯科を受診し、原因を特定してもらうことが大切です。
Test Yourself
昨夜からひどい___に悩まされています。
文脈から歯に関連する痛みを選ぶ必要があります。
歯痛を説明する最も適切な表現はどれですか?
「痛みが走る」は鋭い痛みを感じる際によく使われる慣用句です。
(歯痛 / 薬で / 一時的に / 抑える)
日本語は語順の自由度が高いため、これらはすべて自然な文です。
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Summary
Toothache is a common, often sharp pain in the teeth requiring dental care.
- Refers to pain in or around a tooth.
- Usually caused by cavities or gum disease.
- Commonly used in medical contexts or formal descriptions.
Use with specific verbs
Combine '歯痛' with verbs like '感じる' (to feel) or '抑える' (to suppress). This helps in clearly explaining your condition to a doctor.
Do not ignore toothache
Toothache rarely goes away on its own. Always prioritize visiting a dentist even if the pain subsides temporarily.
Dental health in Japan
In Japan, regular dental check-ups are highly encouraged. Many people visit dentists for preventative care, not just for toothaches.
Examples
4 of 4昨日から歯痛がひどくて眠れません。
I haven't been able to sleep since yesterday because of a bad toothache.
問診票の「現在の症状」の欄に「歯痛」と記入した。
I wrote 'toothache' in the 'current symptoms' section of the medical questionnaire.
歯痛が治らないので歯医者に行きます。
My toothache won't go away, so I'm going to the dentist.
歯痛は、口腔内疾患の主要な症状の一つである。
Toothache is one of the primary symptoms of oral diseases.
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