タン
tan
Tongue (beef, pork, etc.)
- tongue (of a shoe)
- tan (colour)
Other ways to say “tongue” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
新郎は新婦とダンスを踊った。
しんろうはしんぷとだんすをおどった。
The groom danced with the bride.
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このコート、セールから安くなったんだ。
このこーと、せーるからやすくなったんだ。
This coat has become cheaper since the sale.
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このケーキを母が作ってくれたんだ。
このけーきをははがつくってくれたんだ。
My mom made this cake for me.
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友達と待ち合わせしたんだ。
ともだちとまちあわせしたんだ。
I made plans to meet up with a friend.
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What does タン mean?
Tongue (beef, pork, etc.). It can also mean: tongue (of a shoe); tan (colour).
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タン (tan). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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