冬ふゆごもり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

hibernation

Refers to animals spending the winter in a dormant state. Also used metaphorically for people staying indoors and inactive during winter.

• 熊くまは冬ふゆごもりに入はいる前まえにたくさん食たべる。

  Bears eat a lot before entering hibernation.

• 寒さむい冬ふゆの日ひは、家いえで冬ふゆごもりしたい。

  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.

• 今年ことしの冬ふゆは冬ふゆごもりして、読どく書しょにふけるつもりだ。

  This winter I plan to stay indoors and immerse myself in reading.