The tongue meat of animals such as beef or pork; used as a food item (e.g., gyutan = beef tongue).
今夜は友達と牛タンを食べに行く予定だ。
Tonight I'm going to eat beef tongue with friends.
塩焼きしたタンは人気メニューだ。
Salt-grilled tongue is a popular menu item.
子どもは食感が苦手でタンを食べないことが多い。
Children often don't eat tongue because of its texture.
The tongue of a shoe: the flap under the laces that covers the instep.
新しい靴を買ったら、タンの位置が合っているか確認して下さい。
When you buy new shoes, check that the tongue is positioned correctly.
長時間歩くと靴のタンが当たって痛くなることがある。
When you walk for a long time, the shoe tongue can rub and become painful.
タンが厚めの靴は足あたりが柔らかいことが多い。
Shoes with a thicker tongue often feel softer against the foot.