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🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

巣

Pronunciation / Transliteration: su

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Den/dɛn/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"狐は厳しい冬の天候を避けるために巣に戻った。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A wild animal's lair or shelter.

    "The fox retreated to its den to escape the harsh winter weather."
  2. 2

    A room in a house used for relaxation or informal gatherings.

    "After a long day, she enjoyed unwinding in her cozy den with a good book."
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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'den' originates from the Old English 'denu', meaning a valley, which evolved to refer to a wild animal's lair or a secluded room in a house. Its usage has shifted over time to encompass various meanings related to comfort and privacy.

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