ある日、森の中でクマに出会った。
One day, I met a bear in the forest.
Japanese
クマ
クマ
Meaning: bear
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Example sentences
I encountered a large bear in the mountains.
妹の誕生日に大きなクマのぬいぐるみをプレゼントした。
I gave my sister a big teddy bear stuffed toy for her birthday.
最近、この近くの山にクマが出没するというニュースを聞いた。
I heard news that bears have been appearing in the mountains near here lately.
クマが人里に下りてくるというニュースを最近よく耳にする。
I often hear news lately about bears coming down to human settlements.
Usage Notes
Refers to the large mammal. In Japanese, animal names are often written in Katakana.
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