English–Japanese

“beef tongue” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitan

Example

焼肉店でタンを注文しました。yaki niku ten de ta n o chū mon shi ma shi ta

I ordered beef tongue at a barbecue restaurant.

Illustration for タン (beef tongue)

How to say “beef tongue” in Japanese

“Beef tongue” in Japanese is タン (tan).

Refers to a cow's tongue considered as food, especially when served as meat.

Full entry for タン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with タン

タンは焼きすぎると、硬くなってしまいます。ta n wa ya ki su gi ru to kata ku na tte shi ma i ma su

Beef tongue becomes tough if it is overcooked.

Tips for using タン

  • In English, tongue also means a language or a person's speaking style, but beef tongue specifically refers to the edible organ.

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