How do you say "This cat chose me" in Japanese?

"This cat chose me" in Japanese is "この猫は私を選んだんです". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "この猫は私を選んだんです" mean in English?

"この猫は私を選んだんです" means "This cat chose me" in English. Usage tip: Emphasizes the emotional bond, often using [だ] for explanation.

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How to Say ‘This cat chose me’ in Japanese

この猫は私を選んだんです

このねこはわたしをえらんだんです

💬 Usage Tip: Emphasizes the emotional bond, often using [だ] for explanation.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Highlights the belief in mutual choice and companionship between pets and owners.

Phrase Breakdown

この猫は

私を

選んだんです

Word-by-Word Breakdown

このこの

[kono]

this

Refers to something near the speaker.

Example

この猫は可愛いです。

This cat is cute.

猫ねこ

[neko]

cat

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal.

Example

猫は大好きです。

I love cats.

はは

[wa]

subject marker

Indicates the subject of a sentence.

Example

猫は眠っています。

The cat is sleeping.

私わたくし

[watakushi]

Refers to oneself in Japanese.

Example

私は学生です。

I am a student.

をを

[o]

object marker

Indicates the direct object of the verb.

Example

私を見て。

Look at me.

選んえらん

[eran]

choose

To select from a number of possibilities.

Example

彼を選べました。

I chose him.

だだ

[da]

did

Past tense marker.

Example

昨日行っただ。

I went there yesterday.

んん

[n]

emphasis

Adds emphasis or explanation.

Example

食べたんです。

I ate it.

ですです

[desu]

The action of being or existence.

Example

猫は家にいます。

The cat is at home.

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