小熊
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小熊
1
small bear; bear cub
Examples
「私は森の中に小熊を探しに行くつもりはない」と兄がいった。
"I am not going into the forest after bear cubs," said the elder brother.
Kanji in this Word
小
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
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
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
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