What does the kanji 熊 mean?

The kanji 熊 (kuma) means "bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "kuma"?

"kuma" is written with the kanji 熊, meaning "bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)". Its readings are kunyomi (native Japanese) くま (kuma). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 熊?

Write 熊 ("bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.