ペット

ぺっと
noun
pet
1. pet
An animal kept for companionship.
Do you have a pet?
I have a dog as a pet.
Pets are not allowed in this apartment.
Taking care of a pet is hard work every day, but it's fun.

ペット is a loanword from English "pet," referring to animals kept for companionship.

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CULTURE:
Japan has a large pet industry. Many apartments are ペット禁止(きんし), so pet-friendly housing (ペット()マンション) is sought after.