KANJI
巣
nest
rookery, hive, den, haunt, web
Kun'yomi
す
On'yomi
そう
Example sentences
彼は大学を卒業して以来、実家の巣から出られずにいる。
Since graduating from university, he hasn't been able to leave the nest of his parents' home.
木の上には、雛鳥たちが親鳥の帰りを待ちわびるかのように、大きな口を開けた巣があった。
On the tree, there was a nest with baby birds opening their mouths wide, as if impatiently waiting for their parent's return.
警察は、その廃屋が犯罪の巣窟となっているとの情報を掴んだ。
The police obtained information that the abandoned house had become a den of crime.
Practice exercises
1
巣
Answer
すそう
2
巣箱
birdhouse
Answer
すばこ
3
巣
Answer
nestdenhive
4
巣窟
lair; hideout; den
Answer
そうくつ
5
帰巣本能
homing instinct
Answer
きそうほんのう
6
巣立つ
to leave the nest; to fledge; to become independent
Answer
すだつ