bear cub; small bear
Refers to a young bear, typically a cub. Can also mean a small bear in general.
I found a bear cub in the forest.
A tiny bear cub was born at the zoo.
Common kanji spelling for 'bear cub'.
Kana spelling, often used in children's books or when the kanji is not needed.
Alternate kanji spelling; 小 means 'small' and 熊 means 'bear'.
Compound of 子 “child; young” and 熊 “bear,” with rendaku changing くま to ぐま.