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nekomimi
NEH-koh-MEE-mee · noun · slang
A character with cat ears (and often a cat tail).
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A specific and hugely popular type of kemonomimi character sporting cat ears, frequently paired with a tail and catlike verbal tics like ending sentences with 'nya'.
“She wore a nekomimi headband to the con to match her cosplay.”
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nekomimi In A Sentence
She wore a nekomimi headband to the con to match her cosplay.
Origin & Usage
Japanese 猫耳 (nekomimi), 'cat ears', from neko 'cat' and mimi 'ears'.
People Also Ask
What does nekomimi mean?
It means 'cat ears' in Japanese, and refers to a character (or a cosplay accessory) with cat ears, often paired with a tail.
How is nekomimi different from kemonomimi?
Nekomimi is a specific subtype of kemonomimi — kemonomimi covers any animal ears, while nekomimi is specifically cat ears.
Why do nekomimi characters say 'nya'?
'Nya' is the Japanese equivalent of 'meow', added as a catlike verbal tic to reinforce the cat theme.
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