noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to animals spending the winter in a dormant state. Also used metaphorically for people staying indoors and inactive during winter.
熊は冬ごもりに入る前にたくさん食べる。
Bears eat a lot before entering hibernation.
寒い冬の日は、家で冬
On cold winter days, I want to stay indoors and hibernate at home.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
staying indoors during winter
Specifically for people choosing to remain inside throughout the winter, often with a cozy or reclusive nuance.
今年の冬は冬ごもりして、読書にふけるつもりだ。
This winter I plan to stay indoors and immerse myself in reading.