- 舌先 — tip of the tongue
- 舌戦 — war of words / heated debate
- 毒舌 — sharp tongue / sarcastic speech
- 舌鼓 — smacking lips (in enjoyment)
- 饒舌 — talkativeness / loquacity
This kanji is a pictograph of a tongue sticking out from the mouth. It covers literal and metaphorical senses — from the physical organ to eloquence, speech, and argument.
猫が 舌を 出している。
The cat is sticking out its tongue.
その 政治家は 舌戦に 強い。
That politician is skilled in verbal battles.