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巣
巣 (readings: そう, す; Japanese kanji) means “nest”. 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).
What does 巣 mean?
| Kanji | 巣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nest |
| Readings | そう, す |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 巣
巣 is read そう or す depending on the word.
Example words with 巣
| Example | 巣箱 (nest box) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14