Meaning

Primary

Nest

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

refers to all kinds of animal homes — a bird's nest, a spider's web, a mouse's burrow, or even a beehive. Sometimes, it can be used figuratively to describe places where people hole up, whether that be a cozy home for lovers or a shady hideout for gangs…

Reading

  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

鳥が木の上に巣を作っている。

The bird is building a nest in the tree.

クモの巣の中に虫が引っかかっている。

There's an insect caught in the spider's web.

近くにハチの巣があるから、気をつけて歩いてね。

There's a bee's nest nearby, so be careful while walking.

巣の中では、ツバメの雛が五羽、ぴいぴい鳴いていました。

There were five baby swallows chirping in the nest.

そのアパートは、オンボロだけど、確かに二人だけの愛の巣だった。

The apartment was shabby, but it was certainly a love nest just for the two of them.

Kanji Composition