にゃんこ

noun

kitty cat; cat

Affectionate, childlike word for a cat, similar to 'kitty' in English. Used mainly by or to children.

See also: にゃん

• にゃんこがソファで寝ねているよ。

  The kitty is sleeping on the sofa.

• あの子こはにゃんこが大だい好すきだ。

  That child loves kitties.