Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to hide, to conceal oneself, to take cover.
  2. to disappear (behind), to be hidden (by), to be covered, to go out of sight.
  3. to live in seclusion, to retire (from the world).
  4. 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.
  5. 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
 
 
隠れる かくれる
 
 
匿れる かくれる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

conceal, hide, cover
かく.す イン オン (7th, N1)
compassion, care
claw radical (no. 87)
snout, hand
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)