猫: the kanji for cat
猫 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cat. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
猫 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
猫 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ねこ (neko)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 猫ねこ · neko | cat |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 家で猫を飼っています。Ie de neko o katte imasu.I keep a cat at home.
- 猫が窓の外を見ている。Neko ga mado no soto o mite iru.The cat is looking out the window.
- 近所に野良猫がたくさんいる。Kinjo ni noraneko ga takusan iru.There are many stray cats in the neighborhood.
- 猫はソファの上で眠っている。Neko wa sofa no ue de nemutte iru.The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
- …娘は猫の絵を描くのが好きです。Musume wa neko no e o kaku no ga suki desu.My daughter likes drawing pictures of cats.
Questions about 猫
How many strokes does 猫 have?
猫 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 猫?
The on readings are byou (ビョウ). The kun readings are neko (ねこ).
What JLPT level is 猫?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 猫
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.