猫 kanji: meaning “cat”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N311 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- cat
- On'yomi
- ビョウ
- Kun'yomi
- ねこ
Picture story to remember 猫
A cat crouches in the grass (艹) beside a rice field (田), pouncing on the seedlings like a playful dog.
Parts in this story:田
How to write 猫: stroke order
猫 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 猫
- 猫背ねこぜbent back
- 猫舌ねこじたdislike of very hot food or drink
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 猫 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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