尻尾 (しっぽ, shippo) Japanese meaning: tail | KotomoraThe dog is wagging its tail happily.
Be careful not to step on the cat's tail.
Usage patterns
尻尾が長いto have a long tail
That monkey has a very long tail.
〈場所〉の尻尾the tail end (of a line, area, etc.)
The line is so long you can't even see the tail end of it.
尻尾を立てるto raise one's tail (e.g. a cat when alert or happy)
The cat came closer with its tail raised.
尻尾で〈物〉をたたくto hit/slap something with one's tail
The dog is happily thumping its tail on the floor.
Expressions
尻尾を掴むhave something on someone; catch someone out; get evidence on someone 尻尾を出すshow one's true colors; give oneself away; expose one's faults 尻尾を巻くtuck one's tail between one's legs; admit defeat; turn tail and run 尻尾を振るwag one's tail · flatter; butter up; fawn on トカゲの尻尾切りscapegoating a subordinate; passing the buck to a lower-ranking person
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Kana spelling is a practical everyday variant, especially in casual, child-facing, or softer writing.
