love for animals; animal love
Refers to affection, compassion, or care directed toward animals. Often used in contexts like animal welfare, pet care, or a personal fondness for animals.
She has a deep love for animals and participates in animal protection activities.
People full of love for animals treat their pets like family.
Compound of 動物 (どうぶつ, 'animal') and 愛 (あい, 'love'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common Sino-Japanese compounding pattern.