隠
Kanji · N1
隠 / conceal
Kanji for conceal, hide, or cover.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イン、オン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かく.す、かく.し、かく.れる、よ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
隠 carries the meaning conceal, hide, or cover.
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Common compounds with 隠
隠居するいんきょする
隠居いんきょretirement / leading a quiet life
隠匿いんとくconcealment / sheltering / harboring
隠れるかくれるto hide / to conceal oneself / to take cover
隠すかくすto hide / to conceal
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