“Nest” in Japanese
Short answer
Nest in Japanese is “入れ子” (ireko). Full meaning: nest (of boxes), nesting; concealed information; nested structure.
Other ways to say “Nest” in Japanese
巣
su nest, rookery, breeding place, hive; den; haunt
ネスト
nesuto nest, hive, rookery; hideout, refuge, retreat; nesting (software, data structures)
住処
sumika dwelling, house, home, residence, abode, habitat; den (of criminals, demons, etc.), nest
塒
toguro coil; roost, nest; pad, crib, one's home, sleeping place
巢
su nest, rookery, breeding place, hive; den; haunt
入子
ireko nest (of boxes), nesting; concealed information; nested structure
入れこ
ireko nest (of boxes), nesting; concealed information; nested structure
入れ籠
ireko nest (of boxes), nesting; concealed information; nested structure
組み入れ
kumiire incorporating, inserting; nesting (e.g. of matryoshka dolls), nest; square offering tray made of unvarnished wood (three per nested set)
巣窟
soukutsu den, haunt, hangout, nest, lair
とぐろ
toguro coil; roost, nest; pad, crib, one's home, sleeping place
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