動物園
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Base noun form. A compound word: 『動物』 (doubutsu, 'animal') + 『園』 (en, 'garden / Park'). Refers to a place where animals are kept for public viewing.
Theme
User and their friend Ken are planning a weekend outing and considering visiting a local attraction.
動物園
どうぶつえん
zoo
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Think of 'dou' (sounds like 動 dou, 'move') for animals moving around, and 'butsu' (sounds like 物 butsu, 'thing') for creatures, combined into 『動物』 (doubutsu, 'animal'), plus 'en' (園 en, 'garden') — an animal garden or zoo!
Cultural Note
『動物園』 (doubutsuen, 'zoo') is a popular family destination in Japan, with famous ones like 『上野動物園』 (Ueno Doubutsuen, 'Ueno Zoo') in Tokyo. They often feature seasonal events and educational programs about wildlife conservation.
Forms
Base: 動物園Base noun form. A compound word: 『動物』 (doubutsu, 'animal') + 『園』 (en, 'garden / Park'). Refers to a place where animals are kept for public viewing.