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【No. 1795】Neko Bang Bang (猫バンバン - Knock Knock Cats)

Mar 26, 2021 12:44
Neko Bang Bang

Have you ever heard of the term neko bang bang (猫バンバン)?

Neko (猫) means "cat," and bang bang (バンバン) is an onomatopoeic phrase representing that one bangs or knocks something.

When it gets cold, cats sometimes enter the engine compartment of a stationary car in search of a narrow and warm place.

Neko bang bang refers to the act of banging or knocking the hood of a car to let such a cat go somewhere else. This term also refers to the effort to protect the lives of cats through such acts.

The act and term have been proposed by Nissan Motor.
猫バンバン

「猫バンバン」という言葉を聞いたことがありますか?

「猫」は "cat"、「バンバン」は何かを叩く擬音語を意味します。

猫は寒い時期になると、狭く暖かい場所を求めて、止まっている自動車のエンジンルームやタイヤの上などに入り込むことがあります。

猫バンバンとは、このような猫を逃がすためボンネットをバンバンと叩く行為、およびそれによって猫の生命を守る取り組みのことを指します。

この行為および言葉は日産自動車が提唱し、商標登録もなされています。

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No. 1 Kiersten
  • Neko Bang Bang
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • Have you ever heard of the term 'neko bang bang' (猫バンバン)?
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • 'Neko' (猫) means "cat," and 'bang bang' (バンバン) is an onomatopoeic phrase representing that one bangs or knocks something.
  • 'Neko' (猫) means "cat," and 'bang bang' (バンバン) is an onomatopoeic phrase representing the sound of banging or knocking on something.
  • When it gets cold, cats sometimes enter the engine compartment of a stationary car in search of a narrow and warm place.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • 'Neko bang bang' refers to the act of banging or knocking the hood of a car to let such a cat go somewhere else.
  • 'Neko bang bang' refers to the act of banging or knocking on the hood of a car to make such a cat go somewhere else.
  • This term also refers to the effort to protect the lives of cats through such acts.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • The act and term have been proposed by Nissan Motor.
  • Taking this precaution has been promoted by Nissan Motor, who also coined the term.

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I didn't know about it! I think it is a great initiative.

Toru
Thank you for the correction! (^^)

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