nest in Japanese
nest in Japanese is 入れ子, 巣, ネスト — nest means a structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
nest in Japanese
入れ子
Pronounced: ireko
巣
Pronounced: su
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
ネスト
Pronounced: nesuto
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
巣
Pronounced: su
巣
Pronounced: su
A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.
巣窟
Pronounced: sōkutsu
A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.
巣籠る
Pronounced: sugomoru
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
籠る
Pronounced: komoru
(intransitive) To settle into a home.
What does "nest" mean?
-
noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
"Swallows return each spring to repair their mud nest under the bridge."
-
noun A cozy or secure home, or a hidden base for something (often negative), such as a gang's hideout.
"After years of travelling, she was glad to be back in her own warm little nest."
-
verb To build or settle into a nest, or to fit smaller things inside larger ones.
"Several stackable chairs nest together, so they take up very little space."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
nest in a sentence
- Swallows return each spring to repair their mud nest under the bridge.
- A robin built her nest right above our front door.
- After years of travelling, she was glad to be back in her own warm little nest.
- The old cabin became their nest for the winter.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "nest" in Japanese?
"nest" in Japanese is 入れ子, 巣, ネスト. nest means: A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
How do you pronounce 入れ子?
"nest" in Japanese is 入れ子, pronounced "ireko".
How do you use "nest" in a sentence?
Example: "Swallows return each spring to repair their mud nest under the bridge." In Japanese, "nest" is 入れ子, 巣, ネスト.
Are there other ways to say "nest" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "nest": 入れ子, 巣, ネスト, 巣窟, 巣籠る, 籠る.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
