To engage in the act of consuming food, typically implying a more casual or informal approach, often used by men in conversation.
To lead one's life or continue to exist, often referring to the means of sustenance or livelihood.
To aggressively and assertively confront someone or something, often with the implication of competition or challenge.
To encroach upon or undermine another's territory or domain, indicating a competition for resources or status.
To receive or experience an unwelcome action or consequence from someone, often in a context that suggests being on the receiving end of criticism or misfortune.
To consume resources such as time or money in a manner that may seem excessive or wasteful.
To make light of someone or belittle them through a mocking or derisive attitude.
Example:
お腹を空かせたその男は、食物をむさぼり食った。
To establish a dwelling or home, particularly in the case of birds creating a nest for shelter and raising their young.
To form a base or a stronghold in a location, often referring to undesirable or threatening entities taking root in a community or environment.
To become entrenched in one’s thoughts or feelings, suggesting that negative or troublesome ideas persistently cling to an individual's mind.
Example:
嫉妬心くらい強く人間の心情に巣食う情熱はない。
Describes a situation where one is unable to eat enough food to be satisfied, often indicating extreme poverty or hardship.
Refers to a lifestyle characterized by barely meeting the basic nutritional needs, implying a constant struggle for survival.