巣くう · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 巣くう | 巣くわない |
| Polite | 巣くいます | 巣くいません |
| Past polite | 巣くいました | 巣くいませんでした |
| Past | 巣くった | 巣くわなかった |
| Te-form | 巣くって | 巣くわないで |
| Desire | 巣くいたい | 巣くいたくない |
| Potential | 巣くえる | 巣くえない |
| Passive | 巣くわれる | 巣くわれない |
| Causative | 巣くわせる | 巣くわせない |
| Causative passive | 巣くわせられるalso 巣くわされる | 巣くわせられないalso 巣くわされない |
| Volitional | 巣くおう | |
| Polite volitional | 巣くいましょう | |
| Imperative | 巣くえ | 巣くうな |
| Conditional | 巣くえば | 巣くわなければ |
| Tara conditional | 巣くったら | 巣くわなかったら |
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.
Swallows are nesting under the eaves.
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.
A crime syndicate is based in this area.
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.
Doubt has lodged in my heart.
Delusions had taken root in his mind.