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 maneki neko, In English, these are also commonly referred to as 'lucky cats' due to their use as a kind of talisman, or lucky charm.

'mankei neko' can be attributed to the cat's welcoming paw, as the literal translation is 'beckoning cat.'

・Right paw raised: Brings wealth and good luck
・Left paw raised: Attracts customers to a place of business
The higher the paw is raised, the more luck the cat is said to invite