熊襲

くまそ

Also written 熊曽, 熊曾

Meanings

1. Noun Kumaso (ancient Japanese people who lived in southern Kyushu)
2. Kumaso (former province located in present-day Miyazaki Prefecture)

Kanji

• 熊 bear. Read as くま.
• 襲 assault

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists