Japanese dictionary
How to say "cat" in Japanese
猫ねこ · neko
"Cat" in Japanese is 猫 (neko), often written in hiragana as ねこ.
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Ways to say "cat" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 猫ねこ · neko | Cat. |
| 子猫こねこ · koneko | Kitten. |
| 野良猫のらねこ · noraneko | Stray cat. |
How to use it
Cats in Japanese say にゃー (nyā).
Cat cafés, 猫カフェ (neko kafe), are popular in Japan.
Example sentences
- 猫を飼っています。Neko o katte imasu.I have a cat.
- 猫カフェに行ったことがありますか。Neko kafe ni itta koto ga arimasu ka.Have you ever been to a cat café?
- このマンションは猫を飼えますか。Kono manshon wa neko o kaemasu ka.Are cats allowed in this apartment building?
- 子猫が生まれました。Koneko ga umaremashita.Kittens were born.
- 出張中は友だちに猫の世話を頼みます。Shutchōchū wa tomodachi ni neko no sewa o tanomimasu.I ask a friend to look after my cat during business trips.
- この島には猫がたくさんいます。Kono shima ni wa neko ga takusan imasu.There are many cats on this island.
Questions
What does a cat say in Japanese?
A cat says にゃー (nyā) or にゃん (nyan) in Japanese.
What is 猫の手も借りたい?
猫の手も借りたい (neko no te mo karitai), "I'd even borrow a cat's paws," means you are extremely busy.
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