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伴侶動物 (hanryodoubutsu) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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かん
する
法ほう
律りつ
が
整せい
備び
さ
れ
つつ
ある
。
Laws concerning the welfare of companion animals are being developed.
The veterinarian specializes in the health care of companion animals.
Kanji 伴 consort, accompany, bring with Related words コンパニオンアニマル A direct loanword from English, used in similar formal or academic contexts. 伴侶動物 is the native Japanese equivalent and may feel slightly more formal or written.
ペット The common everyday word for 'pet'. 伴侶動物 is a more formal, technical term emphasizing the animal's role as a companion rather than a possession.
Etymology Compound of 伴侶 (companion) and 動物 (animal). The term likely emerged as a translation of the English 'companion animal' in academic or welfare contexts.
