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猫
Cat
ねこ (neko)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Cats are beloved in Japan. Places like 'Cat Island' (Aoshima) and the famous 招き猫 (maneki-neko, lucky cat) have made 猫 one of Japan's most iconic animals.
Memory Trick
Imagine a CAT quietly stretching in the sunshine before curling up for a nap. The animal itself is easy to picture whenever you see 猫.
Readings
Onyomi: ビョウ (byou)
Kunyomi: ねこ (neko)
Example Words
猫
ねこ (neko)
Cat
子猫
こねこ (koneko)
Kitten
黒猫
くろねこ (kuroneko)
Black cat
野良猫
のらねこ (noraneko)
Stray cat
Example Sentence
猫が 窓の 外で 寝ています。
ねこが まどの そとで ねています。
neko ga mado no soto de neteimasu
A cat is sleeping outside the window.