しり
shiri
JLPT N25 strokesKanjiLevel 67 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

尻 is the kanji for "Buttocks". The most common reading is しり (shiri). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.

Meaning

Buttocks

Also : Hip · Rear

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Readings

kunしり/ shirionこう/ kou

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Stroke Order

5 strokes

Radicals

Example Sentences

椅子に座ると、尻が痛くなった。

いすにすわると、しりがいたくなった。

When I sat on the chair, my buttocks started to hurt.

長時間座ると、尻が疲れてきます。

ちょうじかんすわると、しりがつかれてきます。

After sitting for a long time, my buttocks get tired.

Vocabulary using 尻

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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