Japanese Dictionary

Words

65 words found
  • 舌
    JLPT 3
    Kana Reading
    した
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      tongue
      Example sentence
      あお向けに寝ると、舌やノドチンコがノドの奥に下がるため、上気道が塞がりやすくなります。 If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.
    • Parts of speech
      Meaning
      tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
      Example sentence
      幼い少女は彼に向かって舌をつき出した。 The little girl stuck out her tongue at him.
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  • 弁舌
    Kana Reading
    べんぜつ
    Word Senses
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  • 舌戦
    Kana Reading
    ぜっせん
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      war of words
      Example sentence
      彼の発言が舌戦の火蓋を切った。 He opened up the verbal battle.
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Kanji

14 kanji found
  • 舌 JLPT 1

    6 strokes

    tongue, reed, clapper

    On'Yomi: ゼツ

    Kun'Yomi: した

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  • 筈

    12 strokes

    notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected

    On'Yomi: カツ

    Kun'Yomi: はず, やはず

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  • 恬

    9 strokes

    composure

    On'Yomi: テン

    Kun'Yomi: やすら.く, やす.い

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