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隠
On'yomi
イン・オン
IN / ON
Kun'yomi
かく.す・かく.し・かく.れる・よ.る
kakusu / kakushi / kakureru / yoru
conceal · hide · cover
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and phonetic. Hiding behind hill.
Symbolism
Hide, secret, retirement. Represents making invisible.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Legend of hidden village
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
証拠隠滅
しょうこいんめつ
destruction of evidence; destruction of evidence
隠忍自重
いんにんじちょう
(behaving with) patience and prudence; putting up with something; (behaving with) patience and prudence
Proverbs & Idioms
隠れた才能
かくれたさいのう
Hidden talent
Untapped potential
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 隠 mean in Japanese?
隠 means conceal, hide, cover.
How do you read 隠?
On'yomi: イン、オン (IN, ON). Kun'yomi: かく.す、かく.し、かく.れる、よ.る (kakusu, kakushi, kakureru, yoru).
How many strokes does 隠 have?
隠 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 隠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 隠 (conceal, hide, cover) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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