潜
Kanji · N1
潜 / submerge
Kanji for submerge, conceal, or hide.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひそ.む、もぐ.る、かく.れる、くぐ.る、ひそ.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
潜 carries the meaning submerge, conceal, or hide.
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Common compounds with 潜
潜在意識せんざいいしきsubconsciousness / the subconscious
原潜げんせんnuclear submarine
潜水せんすいdiving / submerging / going underwater
潜伏せんぷくconcealment / hiding / ambush
潜るくぐるto go under / to pass under / to go through
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