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Meaning of ohaguro | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The Japanese custom of blackening the teeth with a solution of iron filings and vinegar, especially popular between the Heian and Edo periods, from the 10th century until the late 19th century.

historical, uncountable

Equivalents

日本語 お歯黒

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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