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Japan · Japanese meaning
A cat’s tongue can describe a person
The Japanese word nekojita literally combines cat and tongue. It describes sensitivity to hot food or drink, or a person with that sensitivity. Everyday usage can refer to humans rather than cats.
Two characters carry a familiar dining preference.
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