Japanese Kanji

in

hide · conceal · cover

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONインin
  • ONオンon
  • KUNかく.すkaku
  • KUNかく.れるkaku
  • KUNよ.るyo

Meaning

Hide, conceal, cover.

Stroke order for 隱

隱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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