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maneki neko

maneki neko is the alternative form of maneki-neko.

Meaning of maneki-neko

Noun

maneki-neko (plural maneki-nekos or maneki-neko)

  1. A common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner.

Forms of maneki neko

pluralmaneki neko
pluralmaneki nekos

Questions about maneki neko

What is maneki neko the alternative form of?
Maneki neko is the alternative form of maneki-neko.

Words near maneki neko in the dictionary

  1. manefishes
  2. manege
  3. maneges
  4. maneh
  5. manehs
  6. maneki neko
  7. maneki nekos
  8. maneki-neko
  9. maneki-nekos
  10. manel
  11. manele

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