“Pet” in Japanese is ペット, pronounced petto.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
A loanword from English. Many apartments in Japan don’t allow pets, which is one reason cat and animal cafés are so popular.
Example sentences
- ペットを飼っていますか。ペットをかっていますか。Do you have a pet?
- このマンションはペットがだめです。このマンションはペットがだめです。Pets aren’t allowed in this apartment building.
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FAQ
How do you say pet in Japanese?
Pet in Japanese is ペット, pronounced “petto”.