尻尾を振る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尻尾を振る
1
to wag one's tail
2
Idiomatic expression
to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
Kanji in this Word
尻
5 strokes
Frequency: 1692
Grade 8
Meanings
buttocks
hips
butt
rear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
がみ
尾
7 strokes
Frequency: 875
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tail
end
counter for fish
lower slope of mountain
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お
振
10 strokes
Frequency: 614
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
shake
wave
wag
swing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.る
ふ.れる
ふ.るう
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふり
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