Translation guide
Domesticated animals raised for agricultural purposes, such as meat, milk, wool, or labor. In Japanese, the most common general term is 家畜 (かちく).
livestock
Referring to livestock as a collective category in agriculture.
The standard, neutral term for livestock. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
Livestock farming is thriving in this region.
Managing the health of livestock is important.
Refers to livestock products (meat, milk, etc.) rather than the animals themselves, but sometimes used in contexts like 'livestock industry'.
Imports of livestock products are increasing.
Referring to particular animals commonly considered livestock.
Cattle, cows. Often used when specifying the type of livestock.
We raise cattle.
Pigs. Common livestock animal.
Chickens. Often raised for eggs or meat.
Sheep. Raised for wool and meat.
Horses. Historically important as livestock for labor and transport.
Informal or conversational reference to farm animals.
Adding たち personifies the animals slightly, making it sound more casual or affectionate.
It's time to feed the livestock.
Referring to the business or practice of raising livestock.
In Japanese, it's often more natural to specify the type of animal (e.g., 牛, 豚) rather than using the generic 家畜, especially in everyday conversation. 家畜 is more common in formal or technical contexts.
Raising pigs requires a lot of space.
鶏は卵を産みます。
Chickens lay eggs.
Sheep's wool is warm.
Horses were used for farm work.
牧畜が盛んな地域です。
It's a region where pastoral farming is thriving.