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[()··じた()]
makijita
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[まき()·じた()]
makijita

Root Words:

[()·き + した()]
maki + shita

English Meaning(s) for 巻き舌

noun
  1. speaking with a trill; rolling one's r's

Definition and Synonyms for 巻き舌

Trill the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula
Synonyms: 巻き舌
Lionel Trilling United States literary critic (1905-1975)
Synonyms: 巻き舌

Meanings for each kanji in 巻き舌

» scroll; volume; book; part; roll up; wind up; tie; coil; counter for texts (or book scrolls)
» tongue; reed; clapper

Categories 巻き舌 is a member of

Articulation the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 巻き舌

Sample Sentences for 巻き舌

Osakans sometimes roll their Rs like in Spanish.
I've finally learned how to roll my R's!

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