snowshoe hare; varying hare; snowshoe rabbit
A North American hare (Lepus americanus) known for its large hind feet and seasonal coat color change. In Japanese, usually written in katakana.
The snowshoe hare's fur turns white in winter.
I saw a snowshoe hare in the Canadian forest.
From かんじき (snowshoe) + うさぎ (rabbit), referring to the animal's large, snowshoe-like feet.