しっぽ
しっぽ
shipo
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
しっぽ (しっぽ (shipo)) means "Tail (of an animal)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Tail (of an animal)
Also : Tip · End
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Example Sentences
子猫のしっぽは遊んでいるときに左右に動き回っていた。
こねこのしっぽはあそんでいるときにさゆうにうごきまわっていた。
The kitten's tail swayed back and forth while it was playing.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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