猫

猫 — cat

Learn the correct stroke order for 猫 (cat), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)ビョウbyou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ねこneko

Strokes11

Radical犬

Frequency#1702

Meaningscat

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

山猫やまねこwildcat (European wildcat, Iriomote cat, Tsushima cat, etc.)noun

猫舌ねこじたdislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; cat tonguenoun

猫背ねこぜbent back; hunchback; stoopnoun

子猫こねこkittennoun

猫ねこcat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); felinenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 猫 (cat) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 猫 is #1702, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

山猫やまねこ — wildcat (European wildcat, Iriomote cat, Tsushima cat, etc.)

猫舌ねこじた — dislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; cat tongue

猫背ねこぜ — bent back; hunchback; stoop

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 猫 have?

The kanji 猫 (cat) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 猫?

猫 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 猫 mean?

猫 means: cat. On'yomi readings: ビョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ねこ.

What JLPT level is 猫?

猫 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.