尻尾
しっぽ
shipo
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 17 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
尻尾 (しっぽ (shipo)) means "Tail (of an animal)". It is read しっぽ (shipo). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
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.
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