What does kanji 猫 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 猫 is cat.

How is kanji 猫 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 猫 are ねこ; the onyomi readings are ビョウ.

What is the main radical of kanji 猫?

The main radical for kanji 猫 is 犬.

What words use kanji 猫?

Example words that use kanji 猫 include 猫, 猫舌, 猫背, 猫カフェ.

JōyōJLPT N3Pre-Level 2

猫

Meaning

Kanji 猫

cat

Stroke Order

Readings

Kunyomi 訓読み: ねこ
Onyomi 音読み: ビョウ
Nanori 名乗り: -

Added to Jōyō: 1981

Jōyō: -
JLPT: JLPT N3
Frequency: #1702
Strokes: 11
Radical: 犬
Components: 犯 • 艾 • 田
Kanji Kentei: Pre-Level 2
Similar Kanji: 描 • 苗 • 庿 • 瞄 • 緢 • 貓 • 錨

Related vocabulary

Showing 35 common entries

Showing 35 of 141 entries that include this kanji.

猫

ねこ

cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus)

猫舌

ねこじた

dislike of very hot food or drink

猫背

ねこぜ

bent back

猫カフェ

ねこカフェ

cat café

猫かぶり

ねこかぶり

feigned ignorance

猫が顔を洗うと雨が降る

ねこがかおをあらうとあめがふる

if a cat washes its face, rain is coming

猫じゃらし

ねこじゃらし

cat teaser (cat toy)

猫タワー

ねこタワー

cat tree

猫っ毛

ねこっけ

fine, soft hair

猫トイレ

ねこトイレ

(cat's) litter box

猫にかつおぶし

ねこにかつおぶし

temptation one can't resist

猫にまたたびお女郎に小判

ねこにまたたびおじょろうにこばん

everyone has their favorite

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Example sentences

5 reference sentences

猫が窓のそばで寝ている。

The cat is sleeping by the window.

その猫は人なつっこい。

That cat is friendly with people.

黒い猫が道を横切った。

A black cat crossed the road.

うちの猫は魚が大好きだ。

Our cat loves fish.

猫がいすの下に隠れている。

The cat is hiding under the chair.

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Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 15 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.