It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 猫 (neko)
Meaning: Cat
Examples
- うちに猫がいます。 I own a cat
- うちの猫は雄です。 Our cat is male.
- これは私の猫です。 This is my cat.
- 猫が大好きだった。 Cats were liked by me.
- 猫が死んだんです。 My cat died. (in response to ‘why do you look so sad.’)
- 猫が障子を破った。 The cat tore the paper sliding door.
- 猫ではありません。 It’s not a cat.
- 茶色の猫はモカだ。 The brown cat is Mocha.
- この動物は、猫です。 This animal is a cat.
- この猫は小さいです。 This cat is small.
- 居間に猫がいません。 There is no cat in the living room.