猫
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Base noun form. Refers to the animal cat. It's written in kanji 『猫』 and read as hiragana 『ねこ』 (neko). Commonly used in everyday conversation about pets or animals.
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are at a pet cafe discussing their favorite animals and experiences with pets.
猫
ねこ
cat
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Think of a 'cat' meowing 'nya' — 『猫』 (neko, 'cat') sounds like 'neko' which is similar to 'cat' in English.
Cultural Note
Cats are popular pets in Japan and are often featured in media, such as the famous character 『Hello Kitty』 (Harō Kiti). There are also many cat cafes where people can relax with cats.
Forms
Base: 猫Base noun form. Refers to the animal cat. It's written in kanji 『猫』 and read as hiragana 『ねこ』 (neko). Commonly used in everyday conversation about pets or animals.