尾【お】
Frequency rank: 4,140. (for form お: 76.)
- tail (of an animal)
- tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end
- tail (of a comet)astronomy
- slope at the foot of a mountain
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 尾【お】Frequency rank: 4,140.
- おFrequency rank: 76.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- tail (of an animal)
- tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end
- tail (of a comet)
- slope at the foot of a mountain
This meaning refers to the appendage that extends from the back of an animal's body. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the physical appearance of animals or their movements.
This meaning pertains to the part of a kite or similar object that helps provide stability during flight. It can also refer to the back end of an object.
This usage refers to the visible part of a comet that extends away from its nucleus, usually composed of gas and dust. It is often discussed in astronomical contexts.
This meaning is used to describe the incline or gradient found at the base of a mountain, often relating to geographical features or hiking trails.
Generated collocations (experimental)
おをひく尾を引くto have a tail (of an animal, etc.)お尾のぶぶん部分tail endお尾をもつ持つto have a tailさかな魚のお尾fish tailおは尾羽tail featherしっぽ尻尾tail (informal/casual)おね尾根ridge (slope at the foot of a mountain)びこう尾行するto follow (someone stealthily)お尾がみえる見えるto see the tail (of a kite, etc.)お尾をふる振るto wag (one's tail)おかしらつき尾頭付きwith a head and tail (often referring to fish or another presentation)
Example sentences
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The comet leaves a trail of light behind it as it moves.
The primates include not only the apes, but also man.
Better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
It had the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of a bird, and the tail of a serpent.