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舌した打うち

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

clicking one's tongue; tut-tut

Usually a small tongue click expressing irritation, impatience, disapproval, or frustration. Often used as 舌打ちする.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

smacking one's lips with relish

Less common positive use for making a tongue or lip-smacking sound because something tastes good; in modern Japanese, 舌鼓を打つ is the clearer expression for enjoying delicious food.

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