VocabJLPT N2
bear
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
This noun refers to the large, heavy wild mammal known in English as a bear. It appears frequently in nature documentaries, cautionary signs in Japanese forests, and children's stories.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, are bears fast at climbing trees?

Sentence 2

Um, do bear bells actually work?

Sentence 3

The research team reported that bears' home ranges have expanded.

Sentence 4

The caretaker politely told us, "Please let us know if you see a bear."

Sentence 5

Ugh, now I'm even having dreams about bears — the worst!