隠

Hide, Conceal

かく (す), かく (れる)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Japan has many 'hidden gems' known as 隠れた名所. The kanji 隠 is often used for places, talents, or truths that remain hidden from most people.

Imagine playing hide-and-seek and disappearing behind a large tree. Being hidden from view helps you remember 隠 means 'to hide.'

Onyomi: イン (in)

Kunyomi: かく (す), かく (れる)

隠す

かくす (kakusu)

To hide

隠れる

かくれる (kakureru)

To hide oneself

隠居

いんきょ (inkyo)

Retirement

隠語

いんご (ingo)

Slang

子どもはテーブルの下に隠れました。

こどもはテーブルのしたにかくれました。

kodomo wa teeburu no shita ni kakuremashita

The child hid under the table.