English Explanatory Dictionary

maneki-neko

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner.

Word forms

maneki-neko maneki-nekos maneki neko

Etymology

From Japanese 招き猫 (maneki neko, literally “beckoning cat”).

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