Translation guide
The English word 'pussy' can refer to a cat, a coward, or female genitalia. This guide focuses on the most common learner needs: referring to cats and the vulgar slang for female genitalia. The coward meaning is less common and included for completeness.
To refer to a cat in an affectionate or childish way, similar to 'kitty'.
The standard word for 'cat'. Not inherently childish, but can be used in all contexts. To make it sound more affectionate, use honorific prefix or reduplication.
That cat is very cute.
Affectionate way to say 'cat', adding the diminutive suffix ちゃん. Similar to 'kitty'.
猫ちゃんにえさをあげた。
I fed the kitty.
Childish or cute word for cat, derived from the sound 'nyan' (meow). Often used by children or in casual, affectionate speech.
にゃんこがソファで寝ている。
The kitty is sleeping on the sofa.
To refer to female genitalia in a vulgar or slang manner.
The most common vulgar slang for female genitalia, equivalent to 'pussy' or 'cunt'. Very crude; avoid in polite company.
彼はまんこのことばかり考えている。
He's always thinking about pussy.
Slightly more emphatic or vulgar version of まんこ, with the honorific prefix お used ironically or for emphasis. Still very crude.
Literally 'split' or 'cleft', used as slang for female genitalia. Less common and somewhat euphemistic compared to まんこ.
To call someone a coward or weakling, similar to 'pussy' as an insult.
Literally 'weak insect', a common insult meaning 'coward' or 'weakling'. Closest in tone to calling someone a 'pussy'.
弱虫！戦えよ。
You pussy! Fight.
Literally 'lacking a spine', a strong insult for a coward. More vulgar and emphatic.
The word まんこ is extremely vulgar and should never be used in polite conversation, around children, or in formal settings. It is equivalent to the strongest English profanity for female genitalia.
While 'pussy' can mean cat in English, Japanese does not have a direct equivalent that is both informal and common. 猫 (neko) is neutral, and 猫ちゃん (neko-chan) or にゃんこ (nyanko) add cuteness. Use these depending on the desired tone.
おまんこ見せろ。
Show me your pussy.
He's obsessed with pussy.
More formal word for 'coward'. Less vulgar than 'pussy' but carries the same meaning.
彼は臆病者だから、そんなことできない。
He's a pussy, so he can't do something like that.
腰抜けが！
You pussy!