猫
ねこ
neko
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
猫 is the kanji for "Cat". A common reading is ねこ (neko). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Cat
Also : Kitty · Feline
Readings
kunねこ/ nekoonびょう/ byou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 猫 represents 'CAT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of cat.
Reading ·
On-reading: びょう — remember this sound by associating it with cat. Kun-reading: ねこ.
Example Sentences
猫を二匹飼っています。
ねこをにひきかっています。
I have two cats.
野良猫が公園にいます。
のらねこがこうえんにいます。
There are stray cats in the park.
Vocabulary using 猫
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