Vocab Info

N1 Noun

(した)tongue, tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      tongue

    2. Noun

      2.

      tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock), reed (of a musical instrument)

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      (した)味覚(みかく)発音(はつおん)(つかさど)ります。

      The tongue governs taste and pronunciation. {tongue, tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock)}

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      営業(えいぎょう)マンは(した)()るうことが仕事(しごと)です。

      The job of a salesperson is to wield their tongue. {tongue, tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock)}

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      ()(もの)()(くだ)(はたら)きをしているのは(した)である。

      The tongue is responsible for swallowing food. {tongue, tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock)}

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      (しゃべ)りながら()べようとしたのなら(した)()んでしまうのも当然(とうぜん)だ。

      If you tried to eat while talking, it's only natural that you would end up biting your tongue. {tongue, tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock)}

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      (した)()みそうなくらい()みにくい早口(はやくち)言葉(ことば)(した)()まずに()えますか?

      Can you say a tongue twister that's so difficult to read it feels like you might bite your tongue, without biting your tongue? {tongue, tongue-like object, clapper (of a bell), talon (of a lock)}

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