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N1On: ぜつKun: した
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This kanji clearly depicts a **tongue** sticking out of a **mouth**. The top component is 口 (mouth), and the lines below represent the tongue itself. Imagine a tongue lolling out, waiting to speak or taste.
Vocabulary
舌したtongue
舌先したさきtip of the tongue
舌打ちしたうちclicking one's tongue
毒舌どくぜつsharp tongue, venomous speech
舌戦ぜっせんverbal battle, war of words
Example Sentences
猫が舌で体を舐めていた。
The cat was licking its body with its tongue.
彼は辛すぎて舌がしびれた。
It was so spicy that his tongue went numb.
彼は毒舌で有名だ。
He is famous for his sharp tongue.
彼の舌鋒は鋭い。
His verbal attacks are sharp.