猫
cat
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and seedling. Dog like seedling.
Symbolism
Cat, neko, lucky cat. Represents cat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Component Breakdown
left-right: animal + 苗
Words & Expressions
Words written with 猫
Four-Character Compounds
窮鼠噛猫
きゅうそごうびょう
a cornered rat will bite the cat; one who is cornered will fight like a devil
猫に小判
ねこにこばん
Gold coins to a cat; Pearls before swine
Proverbs & Idioms
猫の手も借りたい
ねこのてもかりたい
Even want to borrow a cat's paws
So busy you'd accept any help
Anime & Manga
夏目友人帳
Natsume's Book of Friends
The protagonist's companion 'Nyanko-sensei' is a spirit in cat form; a story of cats and spirits.
泣きたい私は猫をかぶる
A Whisker Away
A well-known work with 猫 in its Japanese title.
猫物語（黒）
Nekomonogatari Black
A well-known work with 猫 in its Japanese title.
変態王子と笑わない猫。
Hentai Prince & the Stony Cat
A well-known work with 猫 in its Japanese title.
猫の恩返し
The Cat Returns
A well-known work with 猫 in its Japanese title.
Games
モンスターハンター
Monster Hunter(2004)
Developer: Capcom
'Felyne' cat companions support the player. Mascot characters of the series.
View on Amazon →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 猫 mean in Japanese?
猫 means cat.
How do you read 猫?
On'yomi: ビョウ (BYOU). Kun'yomi: ねこ (neko).
How many strokes does 猫 have?
猫 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 猫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
猫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cat. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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