noun
General term for a place where someone or something lives; can refer to human residences or animal habitats.
彼は森の中に静かな住処を見つけた。
He found a quiet dwelling in the forest.
この池は多くの鳥の住処になっている。
This pond is a habitat for many birds.
noun
den; nest (of criminals, etc.)
Figurative use for a hideout or gathering place of undesirable people or creatures; often negative connotation.
警察はついに犯罪者の住処を突き止めた。
The police finally located the criminals' den.