Translation of Japanese word "熊" to English
熊
くま
[kuma]
IPA: /kuma/
Meaning
NounA large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet. The meat of this animal.
How to use
熊 (kuma) — 'bear'. 子熊 (kokuma) — bear cub. 熊よけの鈴 — bear bell (used by hikers).
🇬🇧 English
bear
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 熊
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くま
Romaji Transcription: kuma
Example Sentences
熊は強いです。
くまはつよいです。
Bears are strong.
熊は冬に眠ります。
くまはふゆにねむります。
Bears sleep in winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "熊" mean?▼
The Japanese word "熊" means "bear" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "熊"?▼
The word "熊" is read as "くま" (kuma). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "One of the animals.".
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