Japanese for Kids · Level 16
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Japanese word
飼育員
Pronunciation
Romajishiikuin
Meaning
- nounzookeeper
Example
動物園の飼育員です。dō butsu en no shi iku in de su
I am a zookeeper.
More examples
飼育員は動物に餌をやる前に、体調を確かめます。shi iku in wa dō butsu ni esa o ya ru mae ni tai chō o tashi ka me ma su
Before feeding the animals, the zookeeper checks their condition.
Core concept
Refers to a worker whose daily role is to care for animals in a zoo.
Common phrases
飼育員になるshi iku in ni na ru
become a zookeeper
動物園の飼育員dō butsu en no shi iku in
zookeeper
Similar words
飼育係shiikukakari: A worker given responsibility for looking after animals in a work setting.
Definition in Japanese
動物園で動物を飼育し、世話をする職員。dō butsu en de dō butsu o shi iku shi se wa o su ru shoku in
Word origin
The compound 飼育員 (shiikuin) combines 飼育 (shiiku, "raising and caring for animals") and 員 (in, "member or worker").
Usage tips
- A zookeeper's work includes feeding animals, cleaning their spaces, and observing their health.