Word Network: ペット

To keep (a pet); raise an animal.

The act of raising, breeding, or keeping animals under human care by providing food and a living environment. It is commonly used in professional contexts like zoos and farms, as well as for the systematic care of pets and laboratory animals.

動物 (dōbutsu) refers to any living creature that belongs to the kingdom Animalia, excluding plants and fungi. In general conversation, it is used to describe non-human animals of all kinds, focusing on their ability to move independently.