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巣
“nest” in Japanese is 巣, read sou, su (そう, す). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 巣箱 (nest box).
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鳥が巣を作る。
とりがすをつくる。The bird builds a nest.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 巣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nest |
| Readings | そう, す |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 巣箱 (nest box) |
How to read 巣
巣 is read sou (そう) or su (す) depending on the word.
Words with 巣
- 巣箱
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Updated: 2026-08-28