The anatomical tongue; also used in expressions related to taste, speech, and licking.
熱いスープで舌をやけどした。
I burned my tongue on the hot soup.
彼は舌が肥えている。
He has a discerning palate.
tongue-like object; clapper; talon; reed
Refers to objects resembling a tongue in shape or function, such as the clapper of a bell, the talon of a lock, or the reed of a musical instrument. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts.
鐘の舌が揺れて音を出す。
The clapper of the bell swings and produces sound.
この錠前の舌は少し曲がっている。
The talon of this lock is slightly bent.
This soup suits my taste.
It was so spicy my tongue went numb.
I burned my tongue on the hot tea.
This chocolate melts on your tongue.
dislike of hot food/drink; inability to eat/drink hot things; cat tongue
tongue worm
boastful; arrogant; presumptuous
tongue of a shoe
trilled pronunciation; rolling one's r's
unclear speech; slurred speech
smooth talk; glib tongue; flattery designed to deceive
poor person's taste; unsophisticated palate
red tonguesole
sticking out one's tongue when putting food in one's mouth