隠れる

かくれる

To hide, to be hidden

N3verb·kakureru

How to remember it

The intransitive partner of 隠す (to hide something); the subject hides itself.

Example sentences

  • 猫が机の下に隠れた。

    ねこがつくえのしたにかくれた。

    The cat hid under the desk.

  • 彼の才能は長く隠れていた。

    かれのさいのうはながくかくれていた。

    His talent had long been hidden.

Usage

Intransitive; the hiding place is usually marked by に.

Related words

隠す隠れ家潜伏秘密

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