ベロ
べろ
noun
tongue (colloquial)
1.
tongue
A colloquial, slightly childish word for tongue. More casual than 舌.
ベロを出す。
To stick out one's tongue.
かき氷を食べたらベロが青くなった。
My tongue turned blue after eating shaved ice.
子供がベロを出して相手をからかった。
The child stuck out their tongue to tease the other person.
USAGE:
ベロ is a casual, slightly playful word for tongue. In formal or medical contexts, use 舌 instead. ベロ often appears in informal speech and with children.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ベロを出す: to stick out one's tongue
- ベロが長い: to be a blabbermouth (figurative)
- べろべろ: very drunk (related but distinct expression)
SIMILAR WORDS:
舌 is the standard word for tongue used in most contexts. ベロ is more casual and often humorous.