“Tongue” or “Wording” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “舌”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “舌” means “Tongue”, “Wording” or “Speech” 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, Click one’s tongue |
| 舌足らず(したたらず-shi ta ta ra zu) | Lisping, Inadequate linguistic ability |
| 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) | In the same breath, Hardly had the words been said |
| 舌鮃(したびらめ-shi ta bi ra me) | Tonguefishes |
| 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 |
| 舌禍(ぜっか-ze kka) | An unfortunate slip of the tongue |
| 舌戦(ぜっせん-ze sse n) | Heated discussion, Verbal warfare, War of words |
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