A1 Idiom Formal

舌を巻く

shita o maku

Roll one's tongue

Significado

To be greatly impressed or astonished.

🌍

Contexto cultural

The concept of 'shokunin' (craftsmanship) makes this phrase very common in professional life. Similar expressions exist in Chinese, reflecting shared literary roots.

🎯

Use with 'に'

Always connect the object of admiration with the particle 'に'.

Significado

To be greatly impressed or astonished.

🎯

Use with 'に'

Always connect the object of admiration with the particle 'に'.

Ponte a prueba

Which situation is appropriate for '{舌|した}を{巻|ま}く'?

A) Stubbing your toe. B) Watching a master pianist. C) Eating spicy food.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: B

It is used for admiration of skill, not pain or taste.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Which situation is appropriate for '{舌|した}を{巻|ま}く'? Choose A1

A) Stubbing your toe. B) Watching a master pianist. C) Eating spicy food.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: B

It is used for admiration of skill, not pain or taste.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, it is very respectful.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

感服する

synonym

To be deeply impressed.

🔗

脱帽する

similar

To take off one's hat (to show respect).

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