noun
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.
noun
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.