This is the 794th most frequent Japanese word.
猫
Cat.
猫 is the subject of the sentence, denoting the animal that is performing the action of playing.
猫が庭で遊んでいる。
The cat is playing in the garden.
猫 indicates the noun representing the animal she owns, used with a counter for small animals.
彼女は猫を2匹飼っています。
She owns two cats.
猫 is used metaphorically to describe the manner of walking, highlighting the quiet and graceful characteristics of a cat.