Vocabulary
熊

熊くま

kuma

Translations

1. bear
2. bear (animal)

Notes

In Japanese culture, bears are often associated with strength and nature. They are also a common motif in folklore and children's stories.

Examples

熊くまは森に住んでいます。

Kuma wa mori ni sundeimasu.

The bear lives in the forest.

動物園で熊くまを見ました。

Doubutsuen de kuma o mimashita.

I saw a bear at the zoo.

熊くまは冬眠します。

Kuma wa toumin shimasu.

Bears hibernate.