Vocabulary

What does 飼う (かう, kau) mean?

飼う (かう, kau) means to keep, to raise (an animal).

Quick facts
Readingかう
Romajikau
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
かう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkau

to keep, to raise (an animal)

Genki 11Genki
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own

Example sentences

  • We keep two dogs at home.

  • You can't keep a cat in this apartment.

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