Refers to the structure bees build, including both the outer container and the internal hexagonal cells. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts. The more common everyday word is 蜂の巣 (はちのす).
See also: 蜂の巣
A honeycomb is made up of many hexagonal cells.
Beekeepers collect honey from the beehive.
cellulitis; phlegmon
phlegmon of the floor of the mouth; Ludwig's angina
Standard kanji spelling. 蜂 means 'bee' and 窩 means 'cavity' or 'den'.
Alternate spelling where 窩 is replaced by the kana か. Less common.
Compound of 蜂 (bee) and 窩 (cavity, den). The kanji 窩 is relatively rare and typically appears in anatomical or biological terms.