| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 舌 | した |
Pronunciation: shita
How to Say It Outloud: sh-tah
Usage: The term '舌' is used to refer to the organ inside the mouth.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼は舌を噛みました。
彼は舌を噛みました。Example Sentence English:He bit his tongue.
He bit his tongue.| Hiragana |
|---|
| べろ |
Pronunciation: bero
How to Say It Outloud: beh-roh
Usage: 'べろ' is an informal and somewhat childish way to refer to the tongue.
Example Sentence Japanese:子供のべろがアイスクリームで青くなった。
子供のべろがアイスクリームで青くなった。Example Sentence English:The child's tongue turned blue from the ice cream.
The child's tongue turned blue from the ice cream.Dictionary
舌したCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- tongue
- tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock); reed (of a musical instrument)
- Tongue
弁べんCommon word
Noun- speech; tongue; talk; eloquence
- dialect; brogue; accent
- bento; Japanese box lunch
- petal
- valve
- Oversight Department; division of the daijokan under the ritsuryō system responsible for controlling central and provincial governmental offices
ベロベロCommon word
Noun- tongue
- tongue (of a shoe); seal flap (of an envelope)
毒舌どくぜつ
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language
タンタンCommon word
Noun- tongue (beef, pork, etc.)
- tongue (of a shoe)
- Thann; Tan; Tang; Tung
- Tan
舌革したがわ
Noun- tongue (of a shoe)
口の悪いくちのわるい
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)I-adjective (keiyoushi)
- sarcastic; foulmouthed; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
口当たりくちあたり
Noun- taste; feel on the tongue
- manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing; way of talking
舌打ちしたうち
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- clicking one's tongue; tut-tut
Suru verb
- smacking one's lips (with relish)
母語ぼご
Noun- mother tongue; native language
- protolanguage; parent language
- First language
ピリピリピリピリCommon word
Adverb (fukushi)Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Suru verb
- with a sting; with a tingle; with a burn; smartingly
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Suru verb
- nervously; tensely; (while) on edge
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
- with a rip; with a ripping sound; with a tearing sound
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
- with a shrill sound (of a whistle)
Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Suru verb
- quiveringly; tremblingly
- Piri piri
失言しつげん
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
母国語ぼこくごCommon word
Noun- language of one's country; mother tongue; native language
口が軽いくちがかるい
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)I-adjective (keiyoushi)
- having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
毒舌家どくぜつか
Noun- person with a sharp tongue
国語こくごCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- national language
- Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan)
- one's native language; mother tongue
- native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
- National language
猫舌ねこじたCommon word
Noun- dislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; cat tongue
噤むつぐむ
Godan verb with 'mu' endingTransitive verb
- to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
舌尖ぜっせん
Noun- tip of the tongue; tongue tip; lingual apex
舌の根したのね
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Noun
- base of the tongue; root of the tongue
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