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はぐろ お歯黒
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1. tooth blackening​Historical term
Noun
2. tooth-blackening dye​Historical term
Wikipedia definition
3. Ohaguro​Ohaguro is a custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was most popular in Japan until the Meiji era, as well as in the southeastern parts of China and Southeast Asia. Dyeing was mainly done by married women, though occasionally men did it as well. It was also beneficial, as it prevented tooth decay, in a similar fashion to modern dental sealants.
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鉄漿 【おはぐろ】
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鉄漿: Rarely-used kanji form.

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