raise animals

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 飼 denotes keeping or raising animals; its on-reading is し, and its kun-reading is かう.
• Basic usage: 飼う expresses keeping an animal, while 飼育 refers more broadly to raising and caring for animals.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 飼う / 飼育
  • 飼う: This verb means to keep and care for a living animal such as a dog or cat. Example: 庭で小さな犬を飼っている。
  • 飼育: This noun refers to the process of raising and caring for animals. Example: 学校の水槽で小魚を飼育している。