Word details
尻尾を巻く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尻尾を巻く.
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Idiomatic expression
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
尻
buttocks, hips, butt, rear
5 strokesFrequency 1,692Grade 8
On
コウ
Kun
しり
Nanori
がみ
尾
tail, end, counter for fish, lower slope of mountain
7 strokesFrequency 875JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ビ
Kun
お
巻
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
9 strokesFrequency 944JLPT N2Grade 6
On
カンケン
Kun
ま.くまきま.き
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