noun
bear; valiant person
Rare literary term. Literally refers to a bear, especially a large one, and figuratively to a brave or valiant person. The figurative use is old-fashioned and not common in modern speech.
古い文献に「熊羆」という言葉が出てくるが、現代ではほとんど使われない。
The word 熊羆 appears in old texts, but it is hardly used today.
「熊羆の士」という表現で、勇猛な兵士をたとえることがある。
The phrase 熊羆の士 is sometimes used to describe a brave warrior.