JLPT N3 · Animals

熊

くま

bear

Stroke order of 熊

熊 is written with 14 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

Four fire dots (灬) under a strong body with claws: a big bear.

Parts: 能 ability + 灬 fire dots

Example sentence

森で熊に会ったら危ない。

もりでくまにあったらあぶない。

It is dangerous if you meet a bear in the forest.

More words: Animals

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