鳥獣|ちょうじゅうchoujuu[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounbirds and wild animals; wildlife

• Synonym野生動物やせいどうぶつNeutralModern, neutral term for wild animals; broader in scope than 「鳥獣」, covering reptiles and more, while 「鳥獣」 centers on birds and beasts and is common in law.
• Related獣畜じゅうちくWrittenWritten word for wild beasts and domestic animals; rare in use, and unlike 「鳥獣」 it excludes birds, centering on beasts and livestock.

Use 「鳥獣」 for birds and beasts, as in 「鳥獣保護法」「鳥獣戯画」「鳥獣被害」; for wild animals in general, modern usage prefers 「野生動物」. 「獣畜」 is a rare written word for beasts and livestock.

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1. 鳥とりと獣けもの。禽獣きんじゅう。