A [[calico]] cat who usually accompanies [[kyon's sister|Kyon's little sister]]. The name, in turn, comes from the name of [[shamisen|the Japanese traditional three-stringed guitar-like instrument]] which is usually played with a plectrum called a [[bachi]]. Traditionally, skins for shamisens were made using dog or cat skin, with cat skin favored for finer instruments.
シャミセン