“Tongue” or “Tongue like object” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “舌”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “舌” means “Clapper”, “Talon of a lock” or “Reed of a musical instrument” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “舌”
Jouyou Kanji “舌” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 6 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ぜつ(zetsu) |
| せつ(setsu) | |
| ぜち(zechi) | |
| Kun-Yomi | した(shita) |
| ことば(kotoba) | |
| Meanings | Tongue, Tongue shape things |
| Language, Speech, Wording, Expression |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “舌”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 舌打ち(したうち-shi ta u chi) | Clicking tongue, Tut‐tut |
| 舌足らず(したたらず-shi ta ta ra zu) | ① Lisping, Inadequate linguistic ability, Poorly expressed, ② Unclear wording, Unclear speech, Garbled speech, Poor enunciation |
| 舌鼓(したづつみ-shi ta du tsu mi) | Smack one’s lips |
| 舌舐めずり(したなめずり-shi ta na me zu ri) | Licking one’s lips, Licking chops |
| 舌の根の乾かぬ内に(したのねのかわかぬうちに-shi ta no ne no ka wa ka nu u chi ni) | Saying or doing some contradict things just immediately after what one said previously |
| 舌鮃(したびらめ-shi ta bi ra me) | Tonguefishe |
| 舌を出す(したをだす-shi ta wo da su) | (“By sticking out one’s tongue” means “舌を出す”)By sticking out one’s tongue, express the following emotion ① A gesture which expresses mocking and ridicule in a behind, ② Reactions which express the feelings of embarrassment or shyness about one’s failure |
| 舌を巻く(したをまく-shi ta wo ma ku) | Be astonished, Be speechless with admiration |
| 舌音(ぜつおん-ze tsu o n) | Lingual sound |
| 舌禍(ぜっか-ze kka) | An unfortunate slip of the tongue, Careless remark, Incriminating remark, Unfortunate statement |
| 舌根(ぜっこん-ze kko n) | Root of the tongue, Base of tongue |
| 舌戦(ぜっせん-ze sse n) | Heated discussion, Verbal warfare, War of words, Arguing, Contention, Controversy, Disputation |
| 舌苔(ぜったい-ze tta i) | Fur on one’s tongue, Tongue plaque |
| 舌代(ぜつだい or しただい) | Brief note notice |
| 舌端(ぜったん-ze tta n) | ① Tip of the tongue, ② Delivery, Manner of speaking, Speech, Way of talking |
| 舌鋒(ぜっぽう-ze ppo u) | Sharp tongue, Eloquence |
| 口舌(くぜつ or こうぜつ-ku ze tsu (or) ko u ze tsu) | ① Mouth and tongue ② Dispute, ③ Lip service |
| 饒舌(じょうぜつ-jo u ze tsu) | Garrulity, Talkativeness, Loquacity |
| 毒舌(どくぜつ-do ku ze tsu) | Malicious tongue, Venomous tongue, Wicked tongue, Sharp tongue, Abusive language |
| 二枚舌(にまいじた-ni ma i ji ta) | Duplicity, Double-dealing, Double-tongued |
| 猫舌(ねこじた-ne ko ji ta) | Heat-sensitive mouth, Inability to take hot food, Cat tongue |
| 筆舌(ひつぜつ-hi tsu ze tsu) | Written and spoken words, Description |
| 弁舌(べんぜつ-be n ze tsu) | Speech, Eloquence, Manner of speaking, Manner of expression |
| 巻き舌(まきじた-ma ki ji ta) | Speaking with a trill, Rolling one’s r’s |
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