茶トラ
chatora
The English phrase "orange cat" is translated into Japanese as 茶トラ (chatora).
In Japanese, the term refers to the tabby pattern (tiger stripes) rather than just the color, which is why 'tiger' is part of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
chatora
Did you know?
- Japanese cat lovers sometimes use the term 茶トラ to describe a cat's personality as 'genki' or energetic, regardless of their actual behavior.
- Because of the genetics of the 'orange' gene, the vast majority of 茶トラ cats in Japan are male.
- The color part of 茶トラ refers to 茶 meaning 'tea', which is the standard way to describe brown or reddish-brown tones in Japanese.
Examples in context
- この猫はきつね色ですThis cat is orange-colored.
- あの子は茶トラです。Ano ko wa chatora desu.That one is an orange cat.
- 茶トラの猫が大好きです。Chatora no neko ga daisuki desu.I love orange cats.
- 隣の家には茶トラがいます。Tonari no ie ni wa chatora ga imasu.There is an orange cat at the house next door.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are looking at a cat in a park.
- 健太 Kenta見て、あそこに茶トラがいるよ！Mite, asoko ni chatora ga iru yo!Look, there's an orange cat over there!
- 陽葵 Himari本当だ、とても可愛いね。Hontou da, totemo kawaii ne.You're right, it's so cute.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵は猫が好きだったっけ？Himari wa neko ga suki datta kke?Himari, did you say you liked cats?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、大好きなんだ。Un, daisuki nanda.Yes, I love them.
