舌を巻く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舌を巻く
1
Idiomatic expression
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
Examples
私達は彼の大胆な企てに舌を巻いた。
We marveled at his bold attempt.
Kanji in this Word
舌
6 strokes
Frequency: 1830
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
tongue
reed
clapper
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
した
巻
9 strokes
Frequency: 944
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
scroll
volume
book
part
roll up
wind up
tie
coil
counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
まき
ま.き
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