にゃー

also: にゃあ · にゃお · にゃあご

Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Onomatopoeic word representing the sound a cat makes. Often used with the particle と (e.g., にゃーと鳴く).

猫ねこがにゃーと鳴ないた。
The cat meowed.
子こ猫ねこがにゃあにゃあ鳴ないている。
The kitten is mewing.

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Usage patterns

にゃーと鳴なく(a cat) meows
猫ねこがにゃーと鳴ないた。
The cat meowed.