“Small animal” in Japanese
Short answer
Small animal in Japanese is “小獣” (shoujuu). Full meaning: small animal (mammal).
Other ways to say “Small animal” in Japanese
小動物
shoudoubutsu small animal
禿び
chibi small child, pipsqueak, small fry, small, cute versions of manga, anime, etc. characters, typically with oversized heads; short person, midget, dwarf; small animal, runt
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