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black cat
A cat with black fur. In Japan it carries superstitious associations — unlucky in some traditions, but a charm against evil in others.
黒猫が道を横切った。
A black cat crossed the road.
夜道で黒猫に出会うと、なんとなくどきっとする。
Running into a black cat on a dark road gives you a bit of a start.
彼女は黒猫を一匹飼っていて、まるで家族のように大切にしている。
She keeps a black cat and treats it like a member of the family.
A black-furred cat. In Japanese tradition a black cat crossing one's path is unlucky in some regions, while in others black cats are said to ward off evil and bring fortune.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 黒猫が横切る: a black cat crosses (one's path)
- 黒猫を飼う: to keep a black cat
CULTURAL NOTE:
A black cat (クロネコ) is also the well-known logo of the courier company Yamato Transport, known as クロネコヤマト.