“Tooth decay” in Japanese
Short answer
Tooth decay in Japanese is “虫歯” (mushiba). Full meaning: tooth decay, cavity, decayed tooth, dental caries.
Other ways to say “Tooth decay” in Japanese
う蝕
ushoku dental caries, tooth decay
ムシ歯
mushiba tooth decay, cavity, decayed tooth, dental caries
むし歯
mushiba tooth decay, cavity, decayed tooth, dental caries
蟲歯
mushiba tooth decay, cavity, decayed tooth, dental caries
むしば
mushiba tooth decay, cavity, decayed tooth, dental caries
ウ蝕
ushoku dental caries, tooth decay
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