イヌハッカ

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Meanings

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catnip; catmint

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the plant Nepeta cataria, known for its effect on cats. Common in pet contexts.

猫ねこにイヌハッカを与あたえると、しばらく興こう奮ふんして遊あそぶ。
When you give catnip to a cat, it gets excited and plays for a while.

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