fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
Refers to large, dangerous wild animals such as lions, tigers, and bears. Often used in contexts like zoos, hunting, or safety warnings.
この動物園には猛獣がたくさんいる。
There are many fierce animals in this zoo.
猛獣に注意してください。
Please be careful of the wild beasts.
News spread that a fierce animal had escaped from the zoo.
There is a danger of being attacked by a fierce animal deep in the jungle.
That zoo keeps some rare fierce animals in captivity.
They captured the fierce animal that had appeared near the village.