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tongue
The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and eating.
舌を出す。
To stick out one's tongue.
舌を噛んだ。
I bit my tongue.
熱い物で舌を火傷した。
I burned my tongue on something hot.
犬が舌を出して走っている。
The dog is running with its tongue out.
辛いものを食べたら、舌がヒリヒリする。
My tongue stings after eating something spicy.
ヒリヒリ = stinging, burning sensation
舌 refers to the tongue, the organ used for tasting and speaking.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 舌を出す: to stick out one's tongue
- 舌を巻く: to be amazed/impressed
- 舌が回る: to speak fluently
- 舌を噛む: to bite one's tongue (also: to trip over words)
COMPOUNDS:
- 舌先: tip of the tongue
- 毒舌: sharp tongue, caustic remarks
- 二枚舌: double-tongued, deceitful
- 舌打ち: clicking one's tongue (in disapproval)
RELATED BODY PARTS:
- 口: mouth
- 唇: lips
- 歯: teeth