Translation guide
Refers to any material derived from the body of an animal, including food, materials, and by-products. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 動物性食品 (for food) or 畜産物 (for livestock products). The choice depends on context: food vs. industrial use, and whether it includes wild animals or only livestock.
The learner wants to refer to food items that come from animals, such as meat, milk, eggs, and honey.
I'm cutting back on animal products.
This product contains no animal products.
Literally 'food of animal origin'. Used in formal or technical contexts, such as food safety regulations or allergy information.
You need to avoid food of animal origin.
Specifically refers to 'livestock products' (meat, milk, eggs from farmed animals). Common in agricultural and economic contexts. Does not include wild game or fish.
Consumption of livestock products is increasing.
Means 'animal protein'. Used when specifically discussing protein sources, not all animal products.
Replace animal protein with plant protein.
The learner wants to refer to materials derived from animals that are not eaten, such as leather, wool, silk, or bone.
General term for 'animal-derived materials'. Suitable for industrial, fashion, or craft contexts.
This bag does not use animal-derived materials.
Refers to 'livestock by-products' such as hides, bones, and fat used in non-food industries. Technical term.
A somewhat dated or technical term meaning 'animal matter'. Can refer to any substance of animal origin, but less common in everyday language.
The learner needs a broad term that covers both food and non-food animal products, or the context is ambiguous.
A flexible, everyday phrase meaning 'things of animal origin'. Can be used in casual conversation to refer to any animal product without specifying food or material.
We don't use any animal products at all.
Similar to above but slightly more formal. Often seen in product descriptions or allergy warnings.
動物性食品 (animal-derived food) is the broadest term for food from any animal, including fish and insects. 畜産物 (livestock products) specifically refers to products from farmed animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. Use 畜産物 when talking about agriculture or economics; use 動物性食品 for diet, nutrition, or vegan/vegetarian contexts.
The direct translation '動物製品' (どうぶつせいひん) is not commonly used and may sound unnatural. Stick to the terms provided above depending on context.
Livestock by-products are used for gelatin and leather.
animal-based adhesive
May contain animal-derived substances.