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巣
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
す・す.くう
su / sukuu
nest · rookery · hive · cobweb · den
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Strokes11
Frequency#1588
Radical巛river(3)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and fruit. Nest like fruit on tree.
Symbolism
Nest, den, bird's nest. Represents nest.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
帰巣本能
きそうほんのう
homing instinct; homing instinct
Proverbs & Idioms
巣立ちの時
すだちのとき
Time to leave the nest
The time to become independent