Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
- to hide, to conceal oneself, to take cover.
- to disappear (behind), to be hidden (by), to be covered, to go out of sight.
- to live in seclusion, to retire (from the world).
- to be unknown (e.g. of a talent), to be undiscovered, to be hidden (e.g. of a meaning). Usu. prenominally as 隠れた.
- to pass away (of a person of high position). Honorific or respectful language. As お隠れになる.
Variations
Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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隠れる
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かくれる
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✔
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匿れる
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かくれる
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
conceal, hide, cover
かく.す イン オン (7th, N1)
compassion, care
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)