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tongue
The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and eating.
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
Related Words
Related:
口 (mouth)
Related:
歯 (teeth)
Related:
唇 (lips)
Related:
歯茎 (gum (of the mouth))