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').