What does neko mean

So, although the correct term is nekomimi, as proven by the Japanese themselves, it is often shortened to Neko. So as you can see, it doesn't matter whether you call them Nekos, but please elaborate that you mean the human definition when you comment on blogs, as it can cause unwanted controversy.

So, as you can obviously see, this app is called Neko Amino. That means, it translates to cat Amino. But to be clear It is perfectly acceptable to make blogs about these anime characters, and I have done so myself. And this seems to be the problem. You can make blogs about normal cats aswell, and it is perfectly acceptable and praised upon if you do so. It's nice to have a range of quality and creativity in this Amino, and content about cats and Nekomimi are acceptable.

I have selected a few of my friends blogs as examples. And yes, this Amino is based off Nekomimi, but occasionally you can make blogs about the normal cats aswell, as long as your blog touches on Nekomimi aswell.

As you can see here, Sweetie has made a perfectly acceptable blog about Nekomimi. It doesn't break any guidlines, it's on topic, it's long and good quality, so it's the model blog. This makes it perfect for Neko Amino. Claps for Sweetie! Drawing the Neko Atsume cats Nekos. Specifically, the catgirl a woman with cat ears, whiskers, and sometimes paws or a tail is referred to as a neko. As a Japanese word, neko has been in use for a long time. Neko as in catgirls first appeared in Japanese manga as early as , and in anime around They were first embraced by Americans in the s.

The word neko has found other modern meanings and associations, such as the cat-collecting mobile game Neko Atsume , or the waving cat-figurines often found in Japanese businesses known as maneki — neko. The gay community in Japan has also adopted neko as a term. Many English-speaking people also use it to reference the game Neko Atsume either meaning the game itself or the cats featured in the game.

January 20, October 9, September 25, Related Articles. Check Also. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram. They are often given moe Japanese word used mainly to refer to strong feelings of affection over an anime character who are usually showing traits such as cuteness, innocence and vulnerability appeal to attract better audience. You may be wondering how this cute and lovable character came about, let's go ahead and find out, shall we?

Neko girls were reportedly first brought to life by an author of children's literature by the name of Kenji Miyazawa in the year This is first on the list, of course. They appeared originally in a book, then in an anime, but they has been used by other forms as well. One of the most popular ones is Ichigo Momomiya from Tokyo Mew Mew , as a human which has the ability to transform into a hero cat and fight the bad guys. Then there's Leone in Akame ga Kill, same as Ichigo , she also transforms into her "tiger" form which is a larger member of the feline family.

And Felicia , a playable character from the game Darkstalkers exhibiting obvious cat traits and looks , and despite being tough looking, after every fight, she goes back into being this really cute, friendly and playful kitty.

And this is why many people are in love with this type of character. Neko girls are very common in the cosplay scene. Many people both girls and boys alike are embracing being a Neko due to their undeniable cuteness, or maybe they are just really a cat person. They enjoy being cat humanoids which they secretly are at heart and one of the best way for them to express themselves is by dressing up as a kawaii Nekomimi.

They put on their cat ears, faux tails and bell chokers for starters. The most common one, this type shows a very human appearance, but with natural cat ears and tail that are a permanent part of their body. It could have been there since they were born or they sprouted later in life as they grew older. These are a very normal human characters which can transform into cat humanoids at their will, anywhere, anytime.