English–Japanese
“kitten” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikoneko
Example
妹は子猫を抱いています。imōto wa ko neko o ida i te i ma su
My little sister is holding a kitten.
How to say “kitten” in Japanese
“Kitten” in Japanese is 子猫 (koneko).
Describes a cat that is still in the early, growing stage of life.
Example sentences with 子猫
子猫が箱の中から顔を出しています。ko neko ga bako no naka ka ra kao o da shi te i ma su
The kitten is poking its head out of the box.
Tips for using 子猫
- In everyday Japanese, 子猫 (koneko) can describe a young cat of either sex, just as kitten does in English.