noun
herbivore; herbivorous animal
Refers to an animal that feeds on plants. Often used in biological or ecological contexts. Compare with 草食動物, which is more common.
See also: 草食動物
草食獣は肉食獣に比べて穏やかな性格のものが多い。
Herbivores often have gentler temperaments compared to carnivores.
Carnivorous animal; the direct antonym.
Compound of 草食 (herbivorous) + 獣 (beast, animal). The reading そうしょくじゅう follows standard on'yomi.