English–Japanese
“bear” in Japanese
How to say “bear” in Japanese
“Bear” in Japanese is 熊 (kuma).
Describes the powerful, furry animal that lives in forests and other habitats and may be kept in zoos.
Example sentences with 熊
図鑑で熊を見つけました。zu kan de kuma o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found a bear in the animal book.
山道で熊の足跡を見つけました。san dō de kuma no ashi ato o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found bear tracks on a mountain trail.
Tips for using 熊
- English speakers may know bear as both an animal name and a verb meaning to carry or endure, whereas 熊 (kuma) has the animal meaning.
Other Japanese words for “bear”
私は責任を負います。watashi wa seki nin o o i ma su
I bear responsibility.
私はこの痛みに耐えます。watashi wa ko no ita mi ni ta e ma su
I bear this pain.