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Below I posted the link to a cool website called Japan Talk! There you can find lots of articles and topics about Japan!
Japan Talk
Maneki-neko means beckoning cat in Japanese. The paw of the Maneki-neko is raised in a beckoning motion. Raising your arm in this motion is a way to beckon people over politely (doing so with your palm facing upwards is disrespectful). The Maneki-neko is used to bring in luck and good fortune. It is commonly placed in front of shops to beckon in customers or placed in homes to ward off evil. Meneki-neko come in various colors which have different purposes.
White- happiness/purity
Gold- wealth and prosperity
Black- ward off evil spirits and stalkers
Red- protection against evil and illness
Pink-(modern color) love and romance
Green/Blue- (modern color) education and success
The side the paw raised and the number of paws raised can also have different meanings. These meanings are debated, and they change depending on the person you ask. The most accepted meanings are listed below.
Right paw raised- brings in customers
Left par raised- brings wealth and prosperity
Both paws raised- protection of home or business
It is also commonly believed that the higher the paw is raised, the greater luck you will receive and the distance of which you will receive it.
Finally, Maneki-neko is commonly found holding a coin or wearing a bib. The bib or handkerchief represents the common attire of cats in wealthy homes in the Edo period. The coin is called Koban, which was also used during the Edo period in Japan. It also indicates wealth and good fortune.
-Have a great Friday! Heidi Pohl
Japan Talk
Maneki-neko means beckoning cat in Japanese. The paw of the Maneki-neko is raised in a beckoning motion. Raising your arm in this motion is a way to beckon people over politely (doing so with your palm facing upwards is disrespectful). The Maneki-neko is used to bring in luck and good fortune. It is commonly placed in front of shops to beckon in customers or placed in homes to ward off evil. Meneki-neko come in various colors which have different purposes.
White- happiness/purity
Gold- wealth and prosperity
Black- ward off evil spirits and stalkers
Red- protection against evil and illness
Pink-(modern color) love and romance
Green/Blue- (modern color) education and success
The side the paw raised and the number of paws raised can also have different meanings. These meanings are debated, and they change depending on the person you ask. The most accepted meanings are listed below.
Right paw raised- brings in customers
Left par raised- brings wealth and prosperity
Both paws raised- protection of home or business
It is also commonly believed that the higher the paw is raised, the greater luck you will receive and the distance of which you will receive it.
Finally, Maneki-neko is commonly found holding a coin or wearing a bib. The bib or handkerchief represents the common attire of cats in wealthy homes in the Edo period. The coin is called Koban, which was also used during the Edo period in Japan. It also indicates wealth and good fortune.
-Have a great Friday! Heidi Pohl