VocabJLPT N3
pet
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. pet
  2. 2. trumpet
  3. 3. Pet
This katakana word refers to a pet — an animal kept at home as a companion rather than for work or food. It is a very common word used when talking about cats, dogs, and other animals people raise at home.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

On the morning train, someone said, "It smells like a pet in here."

Sentence 2

Does she seriously think she's cuter than her own pet?

Sentence 3

Still, having a pet makes coming home something to look forward to.

Sentence 4

Hey hey, whose turn is it to walk the pet today?

Sentence 5

I got such a shock — I dreamed my pet suddenly started talking!