bear
On'yomi (音読み)
- キョウ
- ユウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- くま
About this kanji
The kanji 「熊」means "bear" and is used primarily as a noun. You might come across it in words like 熊本 (くまもと), which refers to a city in Japan called Kumamoto, known for its rich culture and history. Another compound is 熊手 (くまで), meaning "rake," which is a tool used in gardening, emphasizing the connection with nature. There's also 熊胆 (ゆうたん), or bear bile, a traditional medicine ingredient. When using this kanji, remember that while it often relates to bears and nature, it can also appear in discussions about culture or place names, reflecting its broader significance in Japanese language and society.
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Example sentences
山で熊に遭遇したことがある。
I have encountered a bear in the mountains.
Meanings across languages
- English
- bear
- Tiếng Việt
- gấu
- 日本語
- クマ
- 한국어
- 곰
- 中文
- 熊
- id
- beruang
- th
- หมี
- es
- oso
- fr
- ours
- de
- Bär
- pt
- urso
Common compounds
- 熊本くまもとKumamoto (city)
- 熊手くまでrake
- 熊胆ゆうたんbear bile
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