How to say 'Buttocks' in Japanese | 尻

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The Japanese word for Buttocks is 'Shiri', written as 尻 in Japanese.'Buttocks' in hiragana is しり.

word

尻

Meaning

Buttocks

Reading

しり

shiri

Kanji

尻Butt, Buttocks

Explanation

The Japanese noun '尻 (しり)' primarily refers to the 'buttocks' or 'rear end'. It is a common and straightforward term used in everyday language. However, it can also carry additional meanings depending on the context, such as the 'bottom' or 'end' of something (e.g., the end of a road or a piece of clothing). For example: He fell on his buttocks「彼は尻をついた」(かれはしりをついた). The bottom of the box is broken「箱の尻が壊れている」(はこのしりがこわれている). While the word is not inherently vulgar, it is best used in informal or casual settings. In formal contexts, alternative terms like '臀部 (でんぶ)' might be more appropriate.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Unknown

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2822

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 尻

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

尻

Meaning

Butt, Buttocks

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