にゃーにゃー

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

meow; miaow

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: にゃー

• 子こ猫ねこがにゃーにゃーと鳴ないている。

  The kitten is mewing.

noun

cat; kitty

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!