European hare; brown hare
Refers specifically to the European hare (Lepus europaeus), a species introduced to Japan. Not to be confused with the native Japanese hare (ニホンノウサギ).
In Hokkaido, European hares have become feral.
The European hare is a large hare native to Europe.
General term for wild hares; ヤブノウサギ is a specific species.
Japanese hare, a native species distinct from the introduced European hare.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name and is the recommended headword; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 藪; rarely used in practice.
Variant kanji spelling using 薮 (simplified form of 藪); rarely used.
Compound of 藪 (yabu, 'thicket') + の (no, possessive particle) + 兎 (usagi, 'hare'), literally 'thicket hare'. The name likely refers to its habitat preference. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain.