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[うしょく(蝕)]
ushoku
noun

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[う(齲)·しょく(蝕)]
ushoku
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English Meaning(s) for う蝕

noun
  1. dental caries; tooth decay
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Definition and Synonyms for う蝕

Caries soft decayed area in a tooth
Synonyms: 虫歯, う蝕
Caries progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Synonyms: 虫歯, う蝕

Meanings for each kanji in う蝕

» eclipse; occultation; be defective

Categories う蝕 is a member of

Decay the process of gradually becoming inferior
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