舌
Kanji · N1
舌 / tongue
Kanji for tongue, reed, or clapper.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゼツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | した | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
舌 carries the meaning tongue, reed, or clapper.
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Common compounds with 舌
二枚舌にまいじたdouble-dealing / duplicity / equivocation
猫舌ねこじたdislike of very hot food or drink / inability to take hot food / cat tongue
舌したtongue
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