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舌を巻く

したをまく

to be amazed; to marvel

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Examples

  1. 彼の技術に舌を巻いた。

    かれのぎじゅつにしたをまいた。

    I marveled at his skill.

  2. その速さには舌を巻く。

    そのはやさにはしたをまく。

    His speed is astonishing.

  3. 子供の記憶力の良さに、大人たちも舌を巻いた。

    こどものきおくりょくのよさに、おとなたちもしたをまいた。

    Even the adults were left marvelling at the child's memory.

Common patterns

技術に舌を巻く
to marvel at someone's skill
～に舌を巻く
to be lost in admiration for ~
感心する
to be impressed (plain word)

Memory tip

So impressed your tongue curls up and no words come out. It is admiration for skill or ability, marked with に, whereas 頭が下がる is reserved for someone's effort and devotion.

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