JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
尾 — tail
- Reading
- ビ・お
- Meaning
- tail; end; counter for fish; lower slope of mountain
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
尾 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ビ・お and it means tail; end; counter for fish; lower slope of mountain. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
尾 appears in everyday japanese words such as 尾 (tail) and 尻尾 (tail).
Japanese words containing 尾
Frequently asked questions
What does 尾 mean in Japanese?
尾 means tail; end; counter for fish; lower slope of mountain in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 尾 read?
尾 is read ビ・お. Reading it inside real words — 尾 and 尻尾 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 尾 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 尾 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 尾 in a word?
A common word containing 尾 is 尾 (お) — "tail". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 尾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 尾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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