Translation guide
The surgical removal of claws from an animal, especially a cat. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific veterinary terms or descriptive phrases.
To refer to the procedure of declawing an animal, especially a cat.
A clear, descriptive phrase meaning 'claw removal surgery'. Commonly understood in veterinary contexts.
猫の爪の除去手術は多くの国で禁止されています。
Declawing cats is banned in many countries.
A technical term literally meaning 'cutting off claws'. Used in veterinary medicine, but may not be widely known by the general public.
断爪は猫にとって痛みを伴う処置です。
Declawing is a painful procedure for cats.
Literally 'surgery to pull out claws'. More colloquial and less precise, but may be used in everyday conversation.
爪を抜く手術は猫の行動に悪影響を与えることがあります。
Declawing surgery can negatively affect a cat's behavior.
Declawing is widely considered inhumane in Japan and is not commonly practiced. When discussing this topic, be aware that the concept may be met with strong disapproval.