# 熊 — Bear

Frequency rank 1264 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 稲 (Rice Plant), less common than 欄 (Column).

- On’yomi: ゆう
- Kun’yomi: くま
- Radical: 火 Fire (Kangxi 86)
- Frequency path: Level X of XX

The bear shape on top stands above fire below -- a bear standing over fire, warming itself, is a fierce bear in the wilderness.

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