Cat in Japanese
"cat" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
猫
neko
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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cat
Reading: byou
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of dog and seedling. Dog like seedling.
What it carries
Cat, neko, lucky cat. Represents cat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cat?
The most common kanji for "cat" is 猫, read as byou. It means cat. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 猫 have?
猫 has 11 strokes.