“Tip of the tongue” in Japanese
Short answer
Tip of the tongue in Japanese is “舌尖” (zessen). Full meaning: tip of the tongue, tongue tip, lingual apex.
Other ways to say “Tip of the tongue” in Japanese
舌端
shitahaji tip of the tongue; one's words, (manner of) speech, way of talking
舌頭
zettou tip of the tongue, speech, way of talking
ぜっせん
zessen tip of the tongue, tongue tip, lingual apex
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