noun
nest-dweller consumption; spending by young adults living at home
Refers to the spending patterns of young working adults who live with their parents and have their basic living expenses covered, allowing them to spend disposable income on discretionary items. Often discussed in economic and social contexts in Japan.
巣ごもり消費が増えると、高級品の売り上げが伸びる傾向がある。
When nest-dweller consumption increases, sales of luxury goods tend to rise.
彼女は実家暮らしで、給料のほとんどを趣味に使う典型的な巣ごもり消費層だ。
She lives with her parents and spends most of her salary on hobbies, a typical example of the nest-dweller consumer segment.
Compound of 巣ごもり (nesting, staying in the nest) and 消費 (consumption). The term metaphorically likens young adults living at home to birds staying in the nest, emphasizing their spending patterns while basic needs are provided by parents.