Translation
neko means "Cat" in English.
| Romaji | ne | ko |
|---|---|---|
| Hiragana | ね | こ |
| Katakana | ネ | コ |
| Kanji | 猫 | |
| School Level | 中 | |
Homonyms & Similar Words
- neko ネコ is also a LGBT slang for the "bottom" in a homosexual relationship.
Trivia
- A "cat's ears" are called neko no mimi 猫の耳. The head accessory that looks like "cat ears" is called nekomimi 猫耳.
Synonyms
kyatto キャット, ieneko 家猫, Felis catus, Felis silvestris catus.
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