1The tongue: the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, moving food around, and helping with speech.
子どもが舌を出しておどけて見せた。
The child stuck out his tongue and made a funny face.
辛い物を食べると舌がひりひりする。
When I eat spicy food, my tongue stings.
医者に舌を見せて健康状態を診てもらった。
I showed the doctor my tongue so he could check my health.
猫は自分の舌で毛づくろいをする。
Cats groom themselves with their tongues.
2A tongue-shaped part of an object, such as the clapper inside a bell, the tongue/latch of a lock, or the reed of a musical instrument.
古い寺の鐘は舌が傷んで音が濁っている。
The old temple bell's clapper is worn, and the sound is muffled.
鍵の舌が引っかかってドアがうまく閉まらない。
The lock's tongue is catching, so the door won't close properly.