This is the 2290th most frequent Japanese word.
飼育
Breeding or raising animals.
In this context, 飼育 describes the professional care and maintenance of animals in a managed habitat, such as a zoo.
動物園では多くの動物が飼育されています。
Many animals are bred in the zoo.
Here, 飼育 refers to the traditional practice of raising livestock, such as cows and chickens, often for agricultural purposes.
田舎では昔、牛や鶏を飼育する家庭が多かった。
In the countryside in the past, there were many families that raised cows and chickens.
The term 飼育 here refers to the action of taking care and raising tropical fish in a controlled environment.