山やま兎うさぎ

noun

mountain rabbit; mountain hare

Refers to wild rabbits or hares living in mountainous areas. In Japanese contexts, often specifically the Japanese hare (Lepus brachyurus), but can be used generally.

• 山やま兎うさぎは雪ゆきの上うえに足あし跡あとを残のこしていた。

  The mountain hare left tracks in the snow.

• この辺あたりでは山やま兎うさぎがよく見みられる。

  Mountain rabbits are often seen around here.