noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
carnivore; carnivorous animal
Refers to animals that primarily eat meat. Used in biological contexts and everyday language.
ライオンは肉食動物です。
Lions are carnivores.
肉食動物の歯は鋭い。
Carnivorous animals have sharp teeth.
Compound of 肉食 (にくしょく, 'meat-eating') + 動物 (どうぶつ, 'animal').