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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
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and fruit. Nest like fruit on tree.
Symbolism
Nest, den, bird's nest. Represents nest.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 巣
卵巣らんそうovary
古巣ふるすold haunts
空き巣あきすprowler
巣立ちすだちleaving the nest
Four-Character Compounds
帰巣本能
きそうほんのう
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
Anime & Manga
異世界で孤児院を開いたけど、なぜか誰一人巣立とうとしない件
Isekai de Kojiin wo Hiraita kedo, Naze ka Darehitori Sudatou to Shinai Ken
A well-known work with 巣 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巣 mean in Japanese?
巣 means nest, rookery, hive, cobweb, den.
How do you read 巣?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: す、す.くう (su, sukuu).
How many strokes does 巣 have?
巣 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 巛 (river).
Is 巣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means nest, rookery, hive, cobweb, den. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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