しろくま
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しろくま
1
polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
Examples
シロクマは北極地方に住んでいる。
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
Kanji in this Word
白
5 strokes
Frequency: 483
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
white
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
ビャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しろ
しら-
しろ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
か
はっ
熊
14 strokes
Frequency: 1105
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
bear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くま
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