草木禽獣
Reading: そうもくきんじゅう
Meaning: all living things (lit. plants and animals)
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Example Sentence
It is said that the gods protect all living things.
Usage Notes
Literary term encompassing all living creatures, both flora and fauna. Often used in philosophical or religious contexts when discussing the natural world.
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