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舌
舌 (readings: ぜつ, した; Japanese kanji) means “tongue”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 舌打ち (clicking the tongue).
What does 舌 mean?
| Kanji | 舌 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tongue |
| Readings | ぜつ, した |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 舌
舌 is read ぜつ or した depending on the word.
Example words with 舌
| Example | 舌打ち (clicking the tongue) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14