Hide in Japanese
"hide" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hide". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
hide, shelter, shield
Reading: toku
10 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of box and young. Hiding young in box.
What it carries
Anonymous, concealment, hide. Represents hiding.
Related kanji for "hide"
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zou
Composed of grass and phonetic. Hiding with grass.
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in · mysterious
Composed of hill and phonetic. Hiding behind hill.
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hi
Shape of stripping beast skin with hand. Skin.
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sen · mysterious, nature
Composed of water and replace. Submerging in water.
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botsu · dark
Composed of water and weapon. Sinking into water.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hide?
The most common kanji for "hide" is 匿, read as toku. It means hide, shelter, shield. Related kanji: 蔵 (hide), 隠 (hide), 皮 (hide), 潜 (hide), 没 (hide).
How many strokes does 匿 have?
匿 has 10 strokes.