鬼おに熊くまMeanings1nounonikuma; demon bearJapanese mythologyA mythological creature from Japanese folklore, described as a large bear-like monster that steals livestock.鬼おに熊くまは夜よるになると村むらの家か畜ちくを襲おそうと言いわれている。The onikuma is said to attack the village's livestock at night.