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Zach

穴熊

Readings

Kana: あなぐま、あなくま、アナグマ
Romaji: anaguma, anakuma, anaguma
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

badger

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

Eurasian badger (Meles meles)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

defensive opening for shogi

Note: abbreviation
See also: 穴熊囲い 将棋

Kanji

Readings: ケツ、 あな
Meanings: hole, aperture, slit, cave, den
Readings: ユウ、 くま
Meaning: bear

Example Sentence

アナグマは(ふか)(あな)()る。
➥Badgers dig deep holes.
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