冬眠
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Noun meaning 'hibernation' or 'winter sleep'. Used to describe animals sleeping through winter to conserve energy. Example: 『熊は冬眠する』 (kuma wa toumin suru, 'Bears hibernate').
Theme
During a winter hike, User and their hiking buddy Akira talk about animal behaviors and seasonal changes.
冬眠
とうみん
hibernation
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a bear sleeping through the winter in a cozy den. 'Winter sleep' — 冬眠 (toumin, 'hibernation') sounds like 'toe-min' as in 'toe in' to bed for the cold season!
Cultural Note
In Japan, animals like bears and bats are known to hibernate during winter. The concept of 『冬眠』 (toumin, 'hibernation') is often taught in schools and appears in nature documentaries, highlighting seasonal animal behaviors.
Forms
Base: 冬眠Noun meaning 'hibernation' or 'winter sleep'. Used to describe animals sleeping through winter to conserve energy. Example: 『熊は冬眠する』 (kuma wa toumin suru, 'Bears hibernate').