動物
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Base noun form referring to living creatures. It is a general term for animals and is often used in contexts like 『動物が好きです』 (doubutsu ga suki desu, 'I like animals').
Theme
At a local petting zoo, User and their friend Ken discuss their favorite animals and why they like them.
動物
どうぶつ
animal
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Think of a zoo with 'do' (as in 'do animals') and 'butsu' (sounds like 'boots' animals wear) — 『動物』 (doubutsu, 'animal') are creatures that move and live.
Cultural Note
In Japan, animals are often featured in media and folklore, such as 『猫』 (neko, 'cat') in anime or 『犬』 (inu, 'dog') as loyal companions. 『動物園』 (doubutsuen, 'zoo') is a popular family destination.
Forms
Base: 動物Base noun form referring to living creatures. It is a general term for animals and is often used in contexts like 『動物が好きです』 (doubutsu ga suki desu, 'I like animals').