JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
巣 — nest
- Reading
- ソウ・す・す.くう
- Meaning
- nest; rookery; hive; cobweb; den
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
巣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・す・す.くう and it means nest; rookery; hive; cobweb; den. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
巣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 巣 (nest).
Japanese words containing 巣
Frequently asked questions
What does 巣 mean in Japanese?
巣 means nest; rookery; hive; cobweb; den in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 巣 read?
巣 is read ソウ・す・す.くう. Reading it inside real words — 巣 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 巣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巣 in a word?
A common word containing 巣 is 巣 (す) — "nest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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