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VocabJLPT N4

to hide

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to hide
2. to conceal oneself
3. to disappear (behind)
4. to live in seclusion

This verb means "to hide" or "to conceal oneself," describing the action of going out of sight or taking cover. It is an intransitive verb, so the subject is the one doing the hiding. You might use it to describe a child hiding during a game or someone staying out of view.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, where are you hiding? I'm ready to find you.

Sentence 2

Whenever she sees the teacher, she hides behind her friends.

Sentence 3

Why are you hiding in a place like that? It's freezing.

Sentence 4

They've got to be hiding somewhere — let's look again.

Sentence 5

Wait, you were hiding here too? No way!