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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