noun
Refers to the plant Nepeta cataria, known for its effect on cats. The Japanese name 犬薄荷 (いぬはっか) is a related term.
See also: 犬薄荷
猫はチクマハッカが大好きだ。
Cats love catnip.
庭にチクマハッカを植えた。
I planted catmint in the garden.
犬薄荷 is another name for catnip, but チクマハッカ is the more common term.
The name チクマハッカ likely derives from 筑摩 (Chikuma, a place name) and 薄荷 (hakka, mint). The exact origin is uncertain.