This is the 9857th most frequent Korean word.
곰
Bear.
The word 곰 is used to refer to the animal bear in this generically descriptive sentence.
곰은 숲속에서 자주 발견됩니다.
Bears are often found in forests.
Here, 곰 is used metaphorically to compare a person's strength to that of a bear, which is known for its physical power.
그는 곰같이 힘이 셉니다.
He is as strong as a bear.
In this sentence, 곰 is used to symbolize diligence and endurance, drawing from the stereotypical behavior of bears gathering food and surviving.