巣すごもる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

nest; stay in the nest

Describes birds or other animals staying inside their nest. Also used figuratively for people staying home, especially in the phrase 巣ごもり消費 (nesting consumption).

• ツバメが軒のき下したで巣すごもっている。

  Swallows are nesting under the eaves.

• 雛ひなは巣すの中なかで巣すごもっている。

  The chicks are staying in the nest.