尻尾
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尻尾
1
tail (of an animal)
Examples
その犬はしっぽを振っていた。
The dog was wagging his tail.
2
tail end; tip
Examples
彼は尻尾を巻いて逃げた。
He turned tail and ran.
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
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