noun
incisor; front tooth
Anatomical term for the cutting teeth at the front of the mouth, especially in humans. The cross-reference 門歯 is a synonym.
See also: 門歯
人間の切歯は食べ物を噛み切るのに適している。
Human incisors are suited for biting off food.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
grinding one's teeth; bruxism; gnashing of teeth
Refers to the act of grinding or clenching the teeth, often involuntarily or in anger. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the action.
ストレスで夜中に切歯することがある。
I sometimes grind my teeth at night due to stress.
怒りで切歯しながら彼は部屋を出て行った。
Gnashing his teeth in anger, he left the room.