古巣
Meanings
1
old haunts; former home; old nest
Refers to a place one used to frequent or live in, often with nostalgic or figurative overtones. Can be used for a former workplace, team, or group.
He returned to his old team after a long time.
The retired player visited his old home stadium.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が古巣に戻るfor someone to return to their old team/company/place
He returned to his old team after ten years.
- 〈人〉が古巣を離れるfor someone to leave their former workplace/team/home
She decided to leave the company she had worked at for years.
- 古巣の〈相手〉と対戦するto compete against one's former team/club
The player ended up facing his former team.