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Keyword
cat
Info
FrequencyTop 800-900
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel Pre-2
Heisig259
Readings
ねこ
(99%)
Composed of
犭
animal
苗
seedling
Mnemonic

A catnip seedling and an animal next to it — a cat trying to sniff the seedling!

Did you know that catnip's smell mimics feline sex hormones, so a cat that sniffs it will often start feeling like a female cat in heat?

Used in vocabulary (201 in total)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
kitten; small cat
black cat; Yamato Transport (door-to-door delivery service company)
198 more...
Examples (200 in total)
These eyes look like a cat's, don't they?
I thought it was just like a cat.
Startled by the loud noise, the cat ran away.
But come to think of it, dogs and cats might be much the same.
They said that recently dogs and cats have been appearing at the school.
Are there actually cats in that shop?
The cat is sleeping on my lap.
A cat's pupils narrow in bright places.
The moment I opened the door, a cat jumped out.
Cats sure are quick, as you'd expect.
Cats' claws are very sharp.
So cute, just like a cat that loves to be pampered.
Even though the cat is quiet, it makes a world of difference whether it's here or not.
For some reason, there wasn't a single cat in sight.
And right in the middle, a cat was sitting.
I finally cornered that cat.
The cat is sleeping with its back curled.
The cat let out a cry that seemed like a protest.
The cat's ears look like they are about to droop again.
It is soft like a cat's fur.
You have a cat, don't you?
The cat thrashed about, and its outstretched claws cut my elbow.
I don't understand cat language.
It is about the cat that your wife was looking for.
I'm sorry, today is a cat-only day.
The cat is baring its teeth in anger.
It was a white cat without a tail.
There are three cat litter boxes.
And sure enough, the one standing there was a cat.
The cat is lapping up the milk from the dish.
It would be one thing if it were a cat, but I never expected a dog to appear.
The woman is holding a large cat.
That cat's eyes slant up a little.
The cat has its back arched and is growling.
The cat dug its claws into my arm.
All of them show cats.
Saying that, he made me take care of as many as four cats.
Like a capricious cat.
As always, it is a cat that is nothing if not whimsical.
The cat had four kittens.
The cat is holding the fish firmly in its mouth and shows no sign of letting go.
The cat snatched the fish off the table.
I said "shoo" to the cat and chased it away.
Our cat is a female.
The cat is purring.
They do say cats take after their owners, after all.
I would like to talk about the cat that lives with me.
The mischievous kitten knocked a vase off the shelf.
The cat clawed away at the sofa.
The cat rolled over and showed its belly.
Which cat is yours?
Do you like black cats?
What is that cat doing?
I want that cat.
The cat likes to sleep beside me.
Look at the cat.
We're looking for our cat.
My cat likes to look through the window.
You're a cat.
What is this cat doing?
Is this your cat?
This is a cat.
This is my cat.
That kid likes playing with cats.
The cat isn't sleeping.
Is the cat all right?
That cat is happy.
The cat seems to want some water.
Is that your cat?
That's my cat.
There was a cat on the table.
Is there a cat on the table?
The cat on the table is sleeping.
Is there a cat under the table?
There is a cat under the bed.
Am I a cat?
He does not like cats.
He rescued a cat from a high tree.
She thought of her cat left behind at home.
She is afraid of cats.
When was the last time you saw that cat?
I like cats.
The cat is waiting for you at home.
A cat sleeps.
The cat is sleeping.
The cat ran away.
Cats are cute.
I wish I'd been born a cat.
Many people don't understand cats.
A cat has two ears.
The cat is sleeping on the table.
The cat slept on the table.
The cat is sitting on the table.
Cats are not human.
I don't like cats.
Do you like cats?
The cat is sleeping on the chair.
Is the cat on the chair or under the chair?
Cats have a dread of water.
The cat has two ears.
The cat is under the car.
A cat can see in the dark.
The cat is black.
Don't wake the cat.
Don't ask me; I'm a cat.
My cat has come out from under the table.
It is my cat.
My cat is happy.
I bought a cat at that shop.
I am a cat.
I am a cat. I don't have a name yet.
I'm not a cat.
I rescued the cat.
I let the cat into my room.
I've never seen a cat this cute before.
The cat is very cute.
My cat is cute!
This is why I dislike cats.
I hate cats.
I don't like cats, and neither does my brother.
There's a cat sleeping over there.
Is that a cat or a dog?
This is not a cat. This is a dog.
The dog is playing with the cat.
I like dogs better than cats.
Some people like cats, and others prefer dogs.
Some people like cats, others prefer dogs.
The cat is playing with the dog.
It's not a cat. It's a dog.
Our children like dogs, but I prefer cats.
I like dogs, but my sister likes cats.
I like dogs more than cats.
Why does everybody love cats?
She loves cats.
I love cats.
I love kitties.
Is there a cat on the desk?
A cat came out from under the desk.
There's a cat under the desk.
There's a cat on the desk.
The cat is sitting on the desk.
Cats need a lot of "me time."
There's a cat in front of the gate.
Sadly, my cat has gone away somewhere.
My cat looks sad.
Which do you like better, dogs or cats?
A cat dashed out of the room.
This cat is wet.
The cat is wet.
Be careful. The cat is inside the box.
The missing cat has not been found yet.
My cat and dog get along.
My dog and cat live in harmony with each other.
The fairy changed the prince into a cat.
The dog ran after the cat.
I saw a cat running after the dog.
This is a story about a cat.
The cat likes fish, but doesn't like getting its paws wet.
The cat is playing in the garden.
The cat ran off.
The mother cat went out hunting birds.
The cat froze.
The cat is hiding its claws.
The cat is adorable.
I like animals, for example, cats and dogs.
One of the most beautiful animals is the cat.
Cats are animals.
I like cats best of all animals.
How many cats are there in this house?
I am proud of my pretty cat.
On my way to school every day, I usually see many dogs and cats.
Harry is gentle with cats.
If cats could talk, what would they say?
The cat hid among the branches.
"Where's the cat?" "It's on the roof."
A cat is walking on the roof.
Look, there's a cat on the roof.
Is that cat grey?
Dogs have masters. Cats have servants.
They saw a cat climbing up the tree.
I wonder why cats like climbing on high places.
Cats can see in the dark.
Her cat had another four kittens.
On my way to school each day, I generally see many dogs and cats.
The cat prefers fish to meat.
A cat can see much better at night.
I grabbed the cat by the neck.
I like both dogs and cats.
Cats hate to get wet.
Do cats dream?
You can call a cat a small tiger, and a tiger a big cat.
Have you fed the cat?
Mike likes cats.
This cat is as big as that one.
Our cat is in the kitchen.
Look! There's a cat in the kitchen.
Chase the cat out of the kitchen.
There is a cat in the kitchen.
Look! There is a cat in the kitchen.
Look! There's a cat in this kitchen.