General term for a place where someone or something lives; can refer to human residences or animal habitats.
den; nest (of criminals, etc.)
Figurative use for a hideout or gathering place of undesirable people or creatures; often negative connotation.
He found a quiet dwelling in the forest.
This pond is a habitat for many birds.
The police finally located the criminals' den.
Standard kanji spelling for 'dwelling' or 'habitat'.
Common kana-mixed spelling, easier to read.
Rare single-kanji form; 栖 is an uncommon variant of 棲.
Uses the kanji for 'habitat' (棲), emphasizing animal dwelling.
Search-only form; not a standard spelling.
Search-only form; not a standard spelling.
Search-only form; not a standard spelling.
Search-only form; not a standard spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling, literally 'living house'.
Rarely used kanji form; 棲 suggests animal habitat.
Compound of 住み (sumi, continuative form of 住む 'to live') + 処 (ka, 'place'). The kanji 処 is often used in words for locations or places.