舌打ち

したうち
Alternative writings: 舌うち
Frequency:
1

Clicking one's tongue: making a short clicking sound with the tongue, often to show annoyance or disappointment.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

上司の決定に対して、彼は思わず舌打ちした。

He couldn't help clicking his tongue at his boss's decision.

約束を破られて舌打ちをするのは失礼だ。

Clicking your tongue because someone broke a promise is rude.

選手がミスをすると観客の中から舌打ちが聞こえた。

When the player made a mistake, tongues-clicking could be heard from the crowd.

2

Smacking one's lips with the tongue in enjoyment of food; a sound showing relish.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

母の料理が好きで、子供は舌打ちをしながら食べていた。

The child ate while smacking his lips, enjoying his mother's cooking.

彼はステーキを一口食べて舌打ちしたほど美味しかった。

The steak was so tasty he even smacked his lips after a bite.