maneki-neko
maneki-neko · maneki-nekos · maneki-neko
A common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the ownerA common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner.
Meaning
1 sensesA common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner.
Origin
From Japanese 招き猫 (maneki neko, literally “beckoning cat”).From Japanese 招き猫 (maneki neko, literally “beckoning cat”).
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Forms
plural: maneki-nekos / maneki-nekoLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular