also: にゃあにゃあ
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes. Often used adverbially with と, as in にゃーにゃーと鳴く.
See also: にゃあ
子猫がにゃーにゃーと鳴いている。
The kitten is mewing.
noun
Childish word for a cat, similar to 'kitty' in English. Used by or to small children.
あ、にゃーにゃーがいるよ！
Look, there's a kitty!
Onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of a cat's meow. The childish noun sense derives from the sound.