maneki-neko

See also: maneki neko

English

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Etymology

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

Noun

maneki-neko (plural maneki-nekos)

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

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