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“Beckoning cat” in Japanese

Short answer
招き猫 manekineko まねきねこ

Beckoning cat in Japanese is “招き猫” (manekineko). Full meaning: beckoning cat, figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain).

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