Japanese

ねこ
Meaning: cat
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

猫

Example sentences

That cat is curled up inside the kotatsu.
犬よりも猫が好きだ
I like cats more than dogs.
猫がテーブルの下で寝ている。
The cat is sleeping under the table.
あそこに猫がいる。
There is a cat over there.
私は猫が大好きです。
I love cats.
いつの間にか猫がいなくなっていた。
Before I knew it, the cat had disappeared.
猫が庭の雀をじっと見ている。
The cat is fixedly watching the sparrow in the garden.
あの猫はとてもかわいい。
That cat is very cute.
猫が爪を研いで、ソファを傷つけてしまった。
The cat sharpened its claws and damaged the sofa.
机のうえに猫がいる。
The cat is on the desk.

Usage Notes

Refers to the feline animal. Often used in idioms like '猫を被る' (to play innocent).

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