家畜
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Noun referring to animals raised on farms for purposes like food, labor, or products. Includes cattle, pigs, sheep, etc. Example: 『家畜を飼う』 (kachiku o kau, 'to raise livestock').
Theme

User visits a farm in Hokkaido and chats with the farmer, Yamada, about the animals they raise.

家畜

かちく

domestic animals / livestock

Nature & EnvironmentAnimals

Memory Hook

Think of 'cattle' on a farm — 'ka-chiku' sounds like 'cattle chew' as they graze. 'Ka' from '家' (house) and 'chiku' from '畜' (livestock) combine to mean domestic animals: 『家畜』 (kachiku, 'domestic animals').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『家畜』 (kachiku, 'domestic animals') such as cows, pigs, and chickens are important in agriculture and food production. Traditional practices like raising 『和牛』 (wagyu, 'Japanese beef cattle') are highly valued for their quality and cultural significance.

Forms

Base: 家畜Noun referring to animals raised on farms for purposes like food, labor, or products. Includes cattle, pigs, sheep, etc. Example: 『家畜を飼う』 (kachiku o kau, 'to raise livestock').