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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

白熊

Readings

Kana: しろくま、シロクマ
Romaji: shirokuma, shirokuma
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

See also: 北極熊

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い
Meaning: white
Readings: ユウ、 くま
Meaning: bear

Example Sentence

シロクマは北極(ほっきょく)地方(ちほう)()んでいる。
➥Polar bears live in the Arctic.
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白熊

Reading

Kana: はぐま
Romaji: haguma
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

yak tail hair

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い
Meaning: white
Readings: ユウ、 くま
Meaning: bear

Example Sentence

シロクマは北極(ほっきょく)地方(ちほう)()んでいる。
➥Polar bears live in the Arctic.
Full Entry➤