The kanji 歯 represents "tooth" or "teeth." It refers to the hard, bony structures found in the mouth used for biting and chewing food. It can also figuratively refer to the strength or edge of something.

・On-yomi (音読み): シ (shi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): 歯 (ha)

⚫︎ 歯医者 Translation: dentist ⚫︎ 歯ブラシ Translation: toothbrush ⚫︎ 奥歯 Translation: molar

The kanji 歯 is a pictograph. It depicts the shape of a tooth, with the top part representing the crown and the bottom part potentially representing the root. Over time, the form has simplified. It is a more detailed representation of a tooth than many other kanji, reflecting its central importance in daily life.