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クマ出没

kuma shutsubotsu
noun phrase★Intermediate— bear sightings
informal

The appearance or presence of bears in a particular area, often used in news reports or warnings about wildlife encounters

山道でクマ出没の注意報が出ました

A warning about bear sightings was issued on the mountain trail

クマ出没の可能性があるので、ゴミをしっかりと処理してください

Please properly dispose of your trash as there is a possibility of bear sightings

💡

This phrase is commonly used in news reports, official warnings, and outdoor activity guidelines in Japan, especially in rural or mountainous areas where bears are known to inhabit

Collocations

クマ出没注意報bear sighting warningクマ出没の可能性possibility of bear sightings

Synonyms

クマの出現クマの目撃情報

Related Phrases

クマ被害phrase
bear damage
クマ対策phrase
bear countermeasures

💡Pro Tip

Regional usage

This phrase is particularly relevant in regions of Japan where bears are known to inhabit, such as Hokkaido and mountainous areas

⚡Gold Rule

Safety context

When this phrase appears in official warnings, it typically indicates that people should take precautions like securing food and avoiding areas where bears might be present

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'クマ' (bear) and '出没' (appearance/disappearance), a straightforward compound phrase

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal contexts like news reports or official warnings, but can also appear in informal conversations about outdoor activities or wildlife encounters

Word Breakdown

クマ
bear
root
+
出没
appearance and disappearance
root
和英辞典

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