noun
animal protein
Refers to protein derived from animal sources, often used in nutritional, dietary, or food contexts.
動物性蛋白は肉や魚に多く含まれている。
Animal protein is abundant in meat and fish.
健康のために、動物性蛋白と植物性蛋白をバランスよく摂ることが大切だ。
For good health, it is important to consume a balanced amount of animal and plant protein.
Compound of 動物性 (どうぶつせい, 'animal-derived') and 蛋白 (たんぱく, 'protein'). The reading たんぱく for 蛋白 is a Sino-Japanese on'yomi.