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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尾

Noun
Freq #4717
1

tail (of an animal); cauda

Examples
雄のくじゃくはの羽毛が色彩豊かである。
The male peacock has colorful tail feathers.
2

tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end

3

Astronomy

tail (of a comet)

4

slope at the foot of a mountain

Kanji in this Word

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
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
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