Kanji · N2 · 11 strokes
猫 / cat
Kanji for cat.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ビョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ねこ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
猫 carries the meaning cat.
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How to write 猫
Trace 猫 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 猫
招き猫まねきねこbeckoning cat / figure of a cat with one paw raised
子猫こねこkitten
猫舌ねこじたdislike of very hot food or drink / inability to take hot food / cat tongue
猫ねこcat / feline
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 猫 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
猫 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/猫
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