小動物(しょうどうぶつ)

しょうどうぶつ
noun
small animal
animal-general
1. small animal
A general term for small-sized animals, typically referring to hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and similar creatures. Commonly used in pet shops and veterinary contexts.
小動物(しょうどうぶつ)を飼(か)いたい。
I want to keep a small animal as a pet.
ペットショップの小動物(しょうどうぶつ)コーナーでハムスターを見(み)た。
I saw hamsters in the small animal section of the pet shop.
この動物病院(どうぶつびょういん)は犬(いぬ)や猫(ねこ)だけでなく、小動物(しょうどうぶつ)の診察(しんさつ)も行(おこな)っている。
This veterinary clinic treats not only dogs and cats, but also small animals.

Usage

Commonly seen in pet shops, veterinary clinics, and animal care contexts. The category typically includes hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and sometimes small birds and reptiles. Dogs and cats are usually classified separately, even small breeds.

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Related Words

Related: 動物(どうぶつ) (animal)
general
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