動物 (どうぶつ, doubutsu) Japanese meaning: animal | KotomoraI saw many animals at the zoo.
Dogs are one of the most familiar animals to humans.
Usage patterns
〈動物〉を飼うto keep/raise an animal
We keep a small animal at home.
〈動物〉が絶滅するfor an animal (species) to become extinct
Many animals are in danger of extinction.
〈動物〉を虐待するto abuse/mistreat an animal
Abusing animals is prohibited by law.
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poikilotherm; cold-blooded animal
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animalization; turning into an animal
zoogeographical region
zoology
animal (in nature); animalistic · animal-derived; of animal origin
love for animals; animal love
animal pole
animalistic; beastly; carnal
fauna
animal species
