Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 舌先三寸(したさきさんずん) in Japanese

舌先三寸
Kana Reading
したさきさんずん
Romaji
shitasakisanzun
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    eloquence or flattery designed to deceive


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

tongue, reed, clapper

On'Yomi: ゼツ

Kun'Yomi: した

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JLPT 1

3 strokes

measurement, foot/10

On'Yomi: スン

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

before, ahead, previous, future, precedence

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: さき, ま.ず

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

three

On'Yomi: サン, ゾウ

Kun'Yomi: み, み.つ, みっ.つ

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