巣すごもり

noun

nesting; hibernation

Refers to animals staying in their nest or den, especially for breeding or winter dormancy. Not used for human self-isolation.

• 鳥とりが巣すごもりを始はじめる季き節せつになった。

  It's the season when birds start nesting.

• 熊くまは冬ふゆの間あいだ、巣すごもりをする。

  Bears hibernate during the winter.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

shutting oneself in at home; staying at home

Colloquial term for people voluntarily staying indoors, often for an extended period. Gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can be used with する.

• 週しゅう末まつは巣すごもりして映えい画がを見みていた。

  I stayed home all weekend watching movies.

• 巣すごもり需じゅ要ようでゲーム機きが売うれている。

  Game consoles are selling well due to stay-at-home demand.