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Description
Bear - the beast of the mountains, standing for size, strength and the wildness that stays wild.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ability and fire. Beast with ability.
Symbolism
Bear, strength, nature. Represents powerful animal.
Component Breakdown
能 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 熊
Proverbs & Idioms
熊に逢うたら死んだふり
くまにおうたらしんだふり
Play dead when you meet a bear
Lay low to avoid danger
Anime & Manga
くまクマ熊ベアー
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
A well-known work with 熊 in its Japanese title.
くま クマ 熊 ベアー
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
A well-known work with 熊 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 熊 mean in Japanese?
熊 means bear. Bear - the beast of the mountains, standing for size, strength and the wildness that stays wild.
How do you read 熊?
On'yomi: ユウ (YUU). Kun'yomi: くま (kuma).
How many strokes does 熊 have?
熊 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 熊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
熊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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