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JLPT N3 Intermediate

舌

The anatomical tongue; often refers figuratively to one’s sense of taste or palate.

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1 Noun

Tongue (the body part)

The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and articulation.

Example

熱い スープ で 舌 を やけどした 。

I burned my tongue on the hot soup.

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2 Noun

Taste / Palate

A figurative reference to one’s sense of taste or culinary discernment.

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The anatomical tongue; often refers figuratively to one's sense of taste or palate.
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