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くま

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くま

Noun
Freq #18369
1

Word usually written using kana alone

corner; nook; recess

2

Word usually written using kana alone; Also written as 暈

shade; shadow; dark area

3

Word usually written using kana alone; Oft. written as クマ

dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings

4

Poetical term

bend (in a road, river, etc.)

5

Abbreviation

shading; gradation

6

Abbreviation

kumadori; style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 2311
Grade 9

Meanings

corner
nook
recess

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くま
すみ
6 strokes
Frequency: 810
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

bend
music
melody
composition
pleasure
injustice
fault
curve
crooked
perverse
lean

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.がる
ま.げる
くま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
まがた
8 strokes
Frequency: 1126
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

Africa
flatter
fawn upon
corner
nook
recess

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもね.る
くま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ほとり
あず
あわ
おか
きた
13 strokes

Meanings

halo
corona
fade

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぼか.す
ぼけ.る
かさ
くま
ぼかし
めまい
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