Romaji Title: maneki neko duck no uta
Kanji Title: まねきねこダックの歌
English Title: The Beckoning Cat Duck Song
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Lyrics & Music : Yokoo Yoshinobu | 作詞・作曲:横尾嘉信 |
This song was featured as the theme in the commercial for Aflac's "Aflac shin EVER" insurance program in Japan. Also a "maneki neko" or "beckoning cat" is a cat typically seen inside of or near Japanese restaurants, shops, and various places of business. It is supposed to be beckoning in business with its upraised (and sometimes waving) paw. |
nemutai toki ni wa
nemuru no da
nyaago
oshiri wo furi furi
aruku no da
kuwakkuwakkuwaakkuwa
sore zore ga
sore zore ni
shiawase ni naru no da
neko to ahiru ga
chikara wo awasete
minna no shiawase wo
maneki neko duck
anata no onegai
kikasete yo
nyaago
(nyaago)
anata ni shiawase
manekitai
kuwakkuwakkuwaakkuwa
(kuwaa kuwa)
shiawase yo
shiawase yo
koko ni kite okure yo
neko to ahiru ga
chikara wo awasete
minna no shiawase wo
maneki neko duck
ame no hi hare no hi
kumori no hi
nyaago
ironna koto ga
aru keredo
kuwakkuwakkuwaakkuwa
shiawase yo
shiawase yo
koko ni kite okure yo
neko to ahiru ga
chikara wo awasete
minna no shiawase wo
maneki neko duck
maneki neko duck
maneki neko duck