If you’re searching for the cutest kitty moniker, get ready for the ultimate list of Japanese food names for cats!
From sushi-inspired ideas to tasty sweet treats from the Land of the Rising Sun , you’ll find the perfect mouthwatering idea below!
The hardest part will be deciding on just one!
Let’s get started, shall we?
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Japanese Food Names for Cats
Fun fact: the 4 principal cooking methods in Japanese cuisine are: boiled (nimono), broiled (yakimono), fried (agemono) and steamed (mushimono).
Check out some fantastic male & female cat names inspired by Japanese cooking!
MALE JAPANESE FOOD CAT NAMES
- Adzuki
- Anmitsu
- Anzu
- Bento
- Chawanmushi
- Daidai
- Daifuku
- Dango
- Dashi
- Dorayaki
- Fuji
- Higashi
- Ichigo
- Kaieseki
- Kaki
- Karashi
- Kashipan
- Kobe
- Kombu
- Kyou
- Manju
- Menma
- Mentsuyu
- Minto
- Miruku
- Miso
- Mizutaki
- Momo
- Moyashi
- Namagashi
- Nashi
- Natto
- Okonomiyaki
- Ponzu
- Rayu
- Ringo
- Shoyu
- Sukiyaki
- Sushi
- Takoyaki
- Tebaski
- Teriyaki
- Tofu
- Unago
- Wafu
- Wagashi
- Yakiniku
- Yuzu
Out of these male Japanese food names for cats, I live Yuzu the most. Why? Because it’s the best smelling fruit on the planet!
Seriously, find yourself one and give it a whiff. If you love citrus scents like I do, you’ll be in heaven!
FEMALE JAPANESE FOOD CAT NAMES
- Anko
- Awabi
- Castella
- Chahan
- Daikon
- Donburi
- Edamame
- Furikake
- Gyoza
- Haruna
- Hishimochi
- Ikura
- Kaede
- Kappa
- Kare
- Karukan
- Kinako
- Konacha
- Kurumi
- Kyoho
- Maiya
- Mame
- Mikan
- Mirin
- Mochi
- Moka
- Negi
- Nikujaga
- Ninjin
- Ocha
- Oden
- Okara
- Onigiri
- Ramen
- Ryokucha
- Saba
- Sake
- Sakuramochi
- Senbei
- Sencha
- Shikwasa
- Shincha
- Shiruko
- Shitake
- Shoga
- Soba
- Tsukemono
- Tsukume
- Udon
- Wakame
- Warishita
- Yakisoba
- Yakitori
- Yamecha
- Yuba
My favorite female Japanese food name once again begins with a Y! I love Yakitori, which is basically grilled chicken on a stick.
Check out the recipe below if you want to give it a try:
Japanese Sushi Cat Names
Here’s something I bet you didn’t know (or maybe you did!): sushi isn’t really what most people think it is.
It’s actually ” a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg.”
In other words, you can have sushi without fish! When it does have fish in it, it’s called “sashimi.”
Now that you know all about sushi vs. sashimi, let’s check out some cat names inspired by both!
MALE SUSHI CAT NAMES
- Chirashi
- Chirashizushi
- Chutoro
- Doragon
- Escolar
- Futomake
- Hosomaki
- Inairzushi
- Kumo
- Maguro
- Maki
- Makizushi
- Narezushi
- Nori
- Oshizushi
- Tako
- Tamago
- Temaki
- Toro
- Uramaki
Toro is a great name for a cat! In fact, it’s already a cat name! Inoue Toro is also known as the Sony cat.
FEMALE SUSHI CAT NAMES
- Ahi
- Amebi
- Buri
- Ebi
- Gari
- Hamachi
- Hangiri
- Hotate
- Ika
- Kani
- Kanpachi
- Neta
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Shari
- Tempura
- Tsume
- Unagi
- Wasabi
If you love spicy sushi, you can’t go wrong with Wasabi! Check out this recipe:
How to pronounce Japanese food cat names
If your curious about how to pronounce these names, check out this very basic Japanese pronunciation guide.
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For the most part, an “i” will be pronounced like a long “eee.” Interestingly, most “e” vowels are pronounced the same.
So, the “i” vowels in Yakitori and the “e” in Sake have the same sound. Make sense?
Of course, it’s a lot more complex than that, as Japanese is a rich language, but at least it gives you the basic gist.
It’s important to know the correct pronunciations so that you’re not inadvertently offending anyone with your cat’s name.
What are your favorite Japanese food names for cats? Share below!
Deanna is a passionate cat lover. She lives with her Chi dog and a ragdoll cat
This is a great post! I really like the name Kumo! If I ever get a cat, I know where to come 🙂
Thank you for this list. I love food names for cats and wanted some ideas for something different in Japanese.
Some corrections though:
“I” and “E” are not pronounced the same. “I” is pronounced with the eee sound and “E” is pronounced with an eh sound. Sake is pronounced sa-keh and not sa-kee.
Sushi is just a vinegar seasoned rice. Sashimi is slices of raw fish with no sushi rice. Nigiri is what you describe with the oblong balls of sushi rice topped with fish, egg, ect.
I’ve seen something similar to this before! My fave names are sushi, sake, Kobe and wagu!
Am I the only one who became hungry reading them? The names sound delicious lol
My best friend is obsessed with Japanese food and cats, so I have to share this with her. She’ll freak out (in a good way). I personally love the name Castella – it sounds like it should be the name of a princess or something!
Wow so many names here for sure. I love this and what a different set of names to call a cute cat xx
soo Kawaii!! I love their names sounds awesome for me and I love japanese names
These are some interesting cat names. I would go with Momo and Sencha if I acquired new kittens
Lots of great and interesting name ideas here! I had never thought of basing a pets name from Japanese food but I love some of the names you have included here!
All the names are adorable. The cats in the picture are so cute, I just feel like taking one home.