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舌
On'yomi
ゼツ
ZETSU
Kun'yomi
した
shita
tongue · reed · clapper
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#1830
Radical舌tongue(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of tongue.
Symbolism
Tongue, tip of tongue, eloquence. Represents tongue.
Component Breakdown
舌=
千口
千 + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 舌
猫舌ねこじたcat tongue
毒舌どくぜつsharp tongue
舌戦ぜっせんwar of words
弁舌べんぜつmanner of expression
舌打ちしたうちtut-tut
Four-Character Compounds
舌先三寸
したさきさんずん
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
百舌勘定
もずかんじょう
splitting the bill so that the others end up paying the whole amount; wheedling the others into paying the whole bill
金口木舌
きんこうぼくぜつ
(public) opinion leader
舌を巻く
したをまく
To roll one's tongue; To be amazed
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 舌 mean in Japanese?
舌 means tongue, reed, clapper.
How do you read 舌?
On'yomi: ゼツ (ZETSU). Kun'yomi: した (shita).
How many strokes does 舌 have?
舌 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 舌 (tongue).
Is 舌 a good kanji for a tattoo?
舌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tongue, reed, clapper. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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