Hello Kitty is a popular Japanese character. It is a literal modern translation of 'Maneki Neko' or, the 'Beckoning Cat' which is a symbol of welcome and is used in many Japenese/Chinese store entrances. Sometimes Maneki Neko has his left paw up, sometimes the right. The left paw signifies that the business owner is inviting in it's customers. The right paw invites in money or good fortune. Most Maneki Neko's are calico cats; the male calico is so rare it's considered lucky in Japan But Maneki Neko may be white, black, red, gold, or pink to ward off illness, bad luck, or evil spirits and bring financial success, good luck, health and love. Maneki Nekos made in Japan show the palm of the paw, imitating the manner in which Japenese people beckon. North American Maneki Nekos show the back of the paw, imitating the way we gesture 'come here.' The higher Maneki Neko holds his paw, the more good fortune is being invited.
According to legend, that cat, called Tama, lived in a poverty stricken temple in 17th century Tokyo. The temple priest often scolded Tama for contributing nothing to the upkeep of the temple. Then one day, a powerful feudal lord named Naotaka Ii was caught in a rainstorm near the temple while returning home from a fishing trip. As the lord took refuge under a big tree, he noticed Tama with her paw raised, beckoning to him, inviting him to nter he temple's front gate. Intrigued, Naotaka decided to get a closer look at he cat. Suddenly, the tree was struck by lightening and fell on the exact spot where the lord had just been standing. Tama had saved his life! In gratitude, Naotaka made the little temple his family temple and became it's benefactor. Tama and the priest never went hungry again. After a long life, Tama was buried in gratitude at the Goutokuji temple. Goutokuji still exists, housing dozens of statues of the Beckoning Cat.
Hello Kitty is the modern version of this, so many kids have good fortune (probably)
Source- Uncle John's Unstoppable Bathroom Reader
Hello Kitty is the modern version of this, so many kids have good fortune (probably)
Source- Uncle John's Unstoppable Bathroom Reader
by Knowlegeble August 13, 2010
Get the Hello Kittymug. Being kitty locked is when you are wanting to get up, but your cat is on your lap and you don't want to get up because it would disturb the kitty.
by TeccaN9nja August 13, 2014
Get the Kitty Lockmug. Claudia: So guy's guess what? Matt proposed to me and we are going to be getting married next Thursday!
Darlene: You just met him on-line a week ago. You are the biggest noodle kitty I know.
Darlene: You just met him on-line a week ago. You are the biggest noodle kitty I know.
by Claudia von Schaussenberg July 30, 2009
Get the Noodle Kittymug. A woman responds to the paramedics when asked what her complaint is. "I'z got a angry kitty."
One lesbian to another....." I really wanted that Subaru Forester but, that angry kitty beat me too it."
One lesbian to another....." I really wanted that Subaru Forester but, that angry kitty beat me too it."
by Teleygirl April 24, 2010
Get the Angry Kittymug. When you have a screen door without a screen, you open the sliding window and attempt to secure it open. This is used if you don't yet have a cat door and want to let your cats in and out freely.
Sometimes the window that you thought was secure can fall, mid jump of the cat, and provide you with two kitties instead.
Disclaimer: This has not happened to our cats, although close calls have occured. This redneck contraption is what we refer to as a kitty guillotine.
Sometimes the window that you thought was secure can fall, mid jump of the cat, and provide you with two kitties instead.
Disclaimer: This has not happened to our cats, although close calls have occured. This redneck contraption is what we refer to as a kitty guillotine.
by Willow n Pusse September 11, 2010
Get the kitty guillotinemug. an entrance inside of a door that allows animal... sometimes small children.. to move in and out of a closed area.
by ladidah's a bit too much May 30, 2007
Get the kitty windowmug. by lilliandelaneyshusband April 30, 2022
Get the kitty cakesmug.