彼は獲物を求めて山で獣を狩る。
He hunts wild animals in the mountains in search of prey.
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In the depths of the deep forest, an unidentified beast is lurking.
夜の森で、おそろしい獣の鳴き声を聞いた。
I heard the frightening roar of a beast in the forest at night.
山には含牙戴角の荒ぶる獣たちが潜んでいる。
Wild beasts with fangs and horns lurk in the mountains.
Usage Notes
Refers to wild animals, often in a slightly more literary or dramatic way than 'doubutsu'. It can also refer to a person with beast-like qualities.
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