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熊
On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
Kun'yomi
くま
kuma
bear
nature
Details
Strokes14
Frequency#1105
Radical火fire(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
熊=
能灬
能 + fire
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ability and fire. Beast with ability.
Symbolism
Bear, strength, nature. Represents powerful animal.
Words & Expressions
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