The Japanese Lucky Cat: Maneki Neko (招き猫)
The Japanese “cat with a raised paw” is officially known as Maneki Neko, which literally translates to “beckoning cat” or “inviting cat”. It is a traditional Japanese talisman (engimono) believed to bring good luck, happiness, and prosperity to its owner. The name is written with three characters: 招き猫: 招 (Mane): From the verb maneku, meaning “to invite” or “to beckon”. き (ki): A grammatical…
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