Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toothbrush" in Korean
“Toothbrush” in Korean is 칫솔 (pronounced "chitsol").
칫솔
chitsol
Usage & Context
A toothbrush is an essential daily hygiene tool used for cleaning teeth. In Korea, electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular in modern households. The term 칫솔 is commonly used in everyday conversation about personal care routines.
Example Sentence
매일 아침과 저녁에 칫솔로 이를 닦아요.
I brush my teeth with a toothbrush every morning and evening.
How to use 칫솔 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toothbrush” is 칫솔, romanized as chitsol.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 칫솔.
Pronunciation Guide
칫솔 (chitsol) sounds like 'chit-sol'. 'Chit' is like 'chitchat', and 'sol' is like 'sole' in 'sole of a shoe'.
More Example Sentences
Someone realizing their toothbrush is old and needs replacement.
새 칫솔로 바꿀 때가 됐어요.
It's time to change to a new toothbrush.
Someone making a mental note while packing for a trip.
여행 갈 때 칫솔 꼭 챙겨야지.
I must pack my toothbrush when I go on a trip.
A parent talking about buying toothbrushes for their children.
아이들 칫솔은 캐릭터가 그려진 걸 좋아해요.
Kids like toothbrushes with characters on them.
Cultural Context
In Korea, dental hygiene is highly emphasized. While manual toothbrushes (칫솔) are standard, electric toothbrushes are also very popular. Many convenience stores and pharmacies sell travel-sized toothbrush and toothpaste sets, often called '여행용 칫솔 세트' (yeohaeng-yong chitsol set), which are handy for short trips or even for use at work after lunch. It's common for people to carry a small pouch with a toothbrush and toothpaste for post-meal brushing.
Editorial note
We review entries like 칫솔 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
칫솔질하다
to brush (with a toothbrush)
칫솔모
toothbrush bristles
칫솔 살균기
toothbrush sterilizer
Related Expressions
치약
chiyak
toothpaste
양치하다
yangchihada
to brush teeth
전동 칫솔
jeondong chitsol
electric toothbrush
치실
chisil
dental floss
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