特とく定てい動どう物ぶつ

noun

designated dangerous animal (under Japanese law)

A legal term referring to animals specified as dangerous to human life or property under the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals. Often used in official contexts.

• 特とく定てい動どう物ぶつを飼し育いくするには、都と道どう府ふ県けん知ち事じの許きょ可かが必ひつ要ようです。

  To keep a designated dangerous animal, you need permission from the prefectural governor.