ペット
ぺっと
noun
pet
1.
pet
An animal kept for companionship.
ペット is a loanword from English "pet," referring to animals kept for companionship.
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Cultural note
Japan has a large pet industry. Many apartments are ペット禁止, so pet-friendly housing (ペット可マンション) is sought after.
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動物 (animal)
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家畜 (livestock, domestic animal)
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魚 (fish)
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