ねこ → いぬ

cat → dog

Change one character to make a new word, then do it again, until you reach いぬ. The shortest way is 3 steps.

ねこ

いぬ

How to play

Each word must be a real word, and exactly 2 characters long.
Only one character may change from the word above it.
You can't use the same word twice.
Tap the kana to spell your word, or type them if you have a Japanese keyboard.
Stuck? Hint fills in a word that gets you closer.