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?
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noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
"A robin built her nest right above our front door."
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noun A cozy or secure home, or a hidden base for something (often negative), such as a gang's hideout.
"The old cabin became their nest for the winter."
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verb To build or settle into a nest, or to fit smaller things inside larger ones.
"The birds nested in the eaves of the barn."
nest in a sentence
- A robin built her nest right above our front door.
- The eagle's nest sat high atop a cliff.
- The old cabin became their nest for the winter.
- Police raided the building, calling it a nest of criminal activity.
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: "A robin built her nest right above our front door." 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.
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