05:22 Aug 13, 2001 |
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na | Fortunate cat |
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na | White plump cat |
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na | "Fat Cat" |
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na | Papier-Mache Cat of A Great Fortune |
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na | Figurine Cat of a Great Fortune |
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Fortunate cat Explanation: Dai = big/very Fuku = fortune Neko = cat |
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White plump cat Explanation: "Daifuku" is a Japanese sweet made of rice cake with sweet red bean paste inside, covered with white flour. Neko is a cat, so "Daifukuneko" must be a white plump cat that looks like a "Daifuku". |
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"Fat Cat" Explanation: Daifuku is a Japanese confectionary treat. It is a very round, plump, tea cake that is stuffed with azuki (red beans) or sometimes strawberries. Since the cake is fat, or plump, I believe that the person who chose Daifuku neko for an email address would translate that address as "Fat Cat" @... Six years in Japan and a lot of Ichigou Daifuku! |
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Papier-Mache Cat of A Great Fortune Explanation: Daifukuneko is a papier-mache cat that is believed to bring a great fortune and prosperity. It is one of "manekineko" family. All manekinekos are papier-mache cats that are very popular among merchants in Japan, as manekineko is believed to attract customers, which in turn, bring them fortune and prosperity. Daifukuneko is the largest of manekineko family. Hope that my explanation is not too Japanese. Regards, Michio |
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Figurine Cat of a Great Fortune Explanation: Further to my previous answer, I felt that I am obliged to amemd my answer with regard to the material. Daifukuneko/Manekineko can be made of various materials, such as papier-mache, ceramic, porceline, and a metal. Regards, Michio |
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