しっぽ
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Base noun form. Refers specifically to the tail of an animal, such as a dog, cat, or fox. Used in everyday conversation and children's stories.
Theme
At a pet cafe, User and their friend Aiko are watching a playful cat and talking about its cute features.
しっぽ
しっぽ
tail (animal)
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a cat wagging its 'ship's tail' — しっぽ (shippo, 'tail') sounds like 'ship po' — a ship's tail is its rudder, but here it's an animal's tail!
Cultural Note
In Japanese folklore, animals with long tails like foxes and raccoon dogs are often depicted with magical or mischievous traits. For example, 『きつね』 (kitsune, 'fox') is said to have multiple tails as it gains wisdom.
Forms
Base: しっぽBase noun form. Refers specifically to the tail of an animal, such as a dog, cat, or fox. Used in everyday conversation and children's stories.