noun

  1. hidden village (esp. hidden retreat for nobles or refuge for soldiers of a defeated army), isolated village.
  2. legendary land (deep in mountains or underground), Shangri-La.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
隠れ里 かくれざと

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)
ri, village, parent's home
さと リ さ (2nd)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)