熊 kanji: meaning “bear”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N114 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- bear
- On'yomi
- ユウ
- Kun'yomi
- くま
Picture story to remember 熊
A bear's elbow (厶) is so heavy you need two spoons (匕) to hold it over the fire (灬).
How to write 熊: stroke order
熊 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 熊
- 熊手くまでrake
- 穴熊あなぐまbadger
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