巣
Kanji · N1
巣 / nest
Kanji for nest, rookery, or hive.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | す、す.くう | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
巣 carries the meaning nest, rookery, or hive.
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Common compounds with 巣
クモの巣くものすspiderweb / spider web / spider's web
ハチの巣はちのすbeehive / hive / honeycomb
巣立ちすだちleaving the nest
巣すnest / rookery / breeding place
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