尾のある
The Japanese word for "tailed" is 尾のある.
This adjective is used to describe something that is having a tail.
Meaning: having a tail (adj)
Did you know?
- The term for a 'tail' of a coin, referring to the reverse side, is often expressed using words related to 'back' rather than the literal 'tail' used for animals.
- In traditional Japanese folklore, the mythical fox kitsune is often described as having multiple tails, with nine being the most powerful.
- When describing a 'tailed' person in a slang or metaphorical sense, such as someone being 'followed', Japanese uses entirely different vocabulary than the literal 'tail'.
Examples in context
- 犬は尾のある動物です。Dog is an animal with a tail.
- 尾のある不思議な生き物ですね。O no aru fushigi na ikimono desu ne.It is a mysterious creature with a tail, isn't it?
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are looking at a book about animals.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮、この動物は尾のあるのかな？Ren, kono dōbutsu wa o no aru no kana?Ren, I wonder if this animal is tailed?
- 蓮 Renうん、長い尾があるよ。Un, nagai o ga aru yo.Yes, it has a long tail.
- 美咲 Misaki本当だ。とても可愛いね。Hontō da. Totemo kawaii ne.You're right. It's very cute.
- 蓮 Renそうだね。面白い形をしているよ。Sō da ne. Omoshiroi katachi o shite iru yo.It is. It has an interesting shape.
