舌

Meaning

1. n
   tongue
2. n
   tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock); reed (of a musical instrument)

Example sentences

• あお向けに寝ると、舌やノドチンコがノドの奥に下がるため、上気道が塞がりやすくなります。

  If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.

• 幼い少女は彼に向かって舌をつき出した。

  The little girl stuck out her tongue at him.

• 彼は熱いお茶で舌をやけどした。

  He scalded his tongue on the hot tea.