猫
ねこ · neko
Cat
- cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus)
- shamisen
- geisha
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
部屋に猫がいます。
へやにねこがいます。
There is a cat in the room.
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猫はソファで寝ます。
ねこはそふぁでねます。
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
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猫は窓から逃げました。
ねこはまどからにげました。
The cat escaped through the window.
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猫は家の中を探しました。
ねこはうちのなかをさがしました。
I searched inside the house for the cat.
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What does 猫 mean?
Cat. It can also mean: cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha.
How do you pronounce 猫?
ねこ (neko). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 猫?
JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.
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