JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
舌 — tongue
- Reading
- ゼツ・した
- Meaning
- tongue; reed; clapper
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
舌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゼツ・した and it means tongue; reed; clapper. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
舌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 舌 (tongue).
Japanese words containing 舌
Frequently asked questions
What does 舌 mean in Japanese?
舌 means tongue; reed; clapper in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 舌 read?
舌 is read ゼツ・した. Reading it inside real words — 舌 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 舌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 舌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 舌 in a word?
A common word containing 舌 is 舌 (した) — "tongue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 舌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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