穴熊

貛

Readings

Kana: あなぐま、あなくま、アナグマ

Romaji: anaguma, anakuma, anaguma

Definitions

noun

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

穴

Readings: ケツ、 あな

Meanings: hole, aperture, slit, cave, den

熊

Readings: ユウ、 くま

Meaning: bear

Example Sentence

アナグマは深(ふか)い穴(あな)を掘(ほ)る。

➥Badgers dig deep holes.