Japanese

どうしょくぶつ
Meaning: animals and plants; flora and fauna
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

動
植
物

Example sentences

Many rare animals and plants live on this island.
アマゾンのジャングルには、まだ発見されていない動植物がたくさんいる。
In the Amazon jungle, there are many plants and animals that have yet to be discovered.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林には、多様な動植物が生息している。
Many diverse plants and animals live in the Amazon rainforest.
絶滅の危殆に瀕している動植物を保護する。
Protect animals and plants that are on the brink of extinction.

Usage Notes

A collective term covering both the animal and plant kingdoms.

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