巣すくう

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

nest; build a nest

Used for birds, insects, or other small animals making a nest in a particular place. Often implies settling in an unwanted location.

• ツバメが軒のき下したに巣すくっている。

  Swallows are nesting under the eaves.

• 屋や根ね裏うらにネズミが巣すくっていた。

  Rats had nested in the attic.

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

hang out (of a bad group); be based (in); haunt

Describes a group of people with bad intentions, such as criminals or troublemakers, establishing a base or frequently gathering in a place. Carries a negative connotation.

• この地ち域いきには暴ぼう力りょく団だんが巣すくっている。

  A crime syndicate is based in this area.

• 廃はい墟きょに不ふ良りょうたちが巣すくっていた。

  Delinquents were hanging out in the abandoned building.

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

lodge (in one's mind); be planted; lurk (in one's heart)

Used for negative thoughts, delusions, or evil intentions that take root in a person's mind. Often appears in literary or psychological contexts.

• 心こころに疑ぎ念ねんが巣すくっている。

  Doubt has lodged in my heart.

• 彼かれの頭あたまの中なかには妄もう想そうが巣すくっていた。

  Delusions had taken root in his mind.