pet in Japanese
pet in Japanese is ペット, 愛玩動物, 撫でる — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in Japanese
ペット
Pronounced: petto
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
愛玩動物
Pronounced: aigandōbutsu
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
撫でる
Pronounced: naderu
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
愛撫
Pronounced: aibu
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
What does "pet" mean?
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noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
"They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
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adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
"Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
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verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
"The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."
pet in a sentence
- They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
- Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
- Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
- The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pet" in Japanese?
"pet" in Japanese is ペット, 愛玩動物, 撫でる. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
How do you pronounce ペット?
"pet" in Japanese is ペット, pronounced "petto".
How do you use "pet" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Japanese, "pet" is ペット, 愛玩動物, 撫でる.
Are there other ways to say "pet" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "pet": ペット, 愛玩動物, 撫でる, 愛撫.
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