also: くまいちご
Korean raspberry
A species of raspberry native to East Asia, Rubus crataegifolius. The name literally means 'bear strawberry'.
Korean raspberries are often seen along mountain paths.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji form; rarely used.
Compound of 熊 (kuma, 'bear') and 苺 (ichigo, 'strawberry'), literally 'bear strawberry'. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.