Japanese word

ペット

Pronunciation

Romajipetto

Meaning

  • nounpet

Example

私はペットを飼っています。watashi wa pe tto o ka tte i ma su

I have a pet.

Illustration for ペット (pet)

More examples

ペットにご飯をあげます。pe tto ni go han o a ge ma su

I feed my pet.

私はペットに名前を付けました。watashi wa pe tto ni na mae o tsu ke ma shi ta

I gave my pet a name.

Core concept

Refers to a domesticated animal that lives with people as a companion and receives their care and affection.

Common phrases

  • ペットを飼うpe tto o ka u

    keep a pet

  • ペットの世話をするpe tto no se wa o su ru

    take care of a pet

Definition in Japanese

人が身近で世話をし、愛情を注ぐために飼う動物。hito ga mi jika de se wa o shi ai jō o soso gu ta me ni ka u dō butsu

Word origin

ペット (petto) is a Japanese loanword from English pet; the deeper origin of the English word is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, pet is also a verb meaning to stroke an animal gently, as in "She pets the dog."

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