Japanese symbol for “dentist”
歯医者
はいしゃ
Romaji: haisha
dentist
In Japanese, dentist is 歯医者, read はいしゃ (haisha).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n dentist
Written forms: 歯医者、齒醫者. Readings: はいしゃ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “dentist”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 歯科医師 | しかいし shikaishi | dentist |
| 歯科医 | しかい shikai | dentist |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 歯科 | しか shika | dentistry |
| 歯止め | はどめ hadome | brake; drag; skid |
| 虫歯 | むしば mushiba | tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental cavity |
| 歯車 | はぐるま haguruma | gear; cogwheel |
| 歯ブラシ | はブラシ haburashi | toothbrush |
| 医療 | いりょう iryou | medical treatment; medical care |
| 医師 | いし ishi | doctor; physician |
| 医者 | いしゃ isha | doctor; physician |
| 患者 | かんじゃ kanja | patient |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dentist”.
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