匿
匿·hide, conceal
- On-yomi
- トク
- Kun-yomi
- かくま(う)
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 匿名 | とくめい | anonymity |
| 隠匿 | いんとく | concealment, harbouring |
| 匿う | かくまう | to shelter, harbour (a fugitive) |
| 匿名希望 | とくめいきぼう | wishes to remain anonymous |
Example sentences
匿名で意見を送った。
とくめいでいけんをおくった。
I sent in my opinion anonymously.
犯人を匿った疑いで取り調べを受けた。
はんにんをかくまったうたがいでとりしらべをうけた。
He was questioned on suspicion of harbouring the culprit.
証拠を隠匿してはならない。
しょうこをいんとくしてはならない。
Evidence must not be concealed.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 匿名 as にくめい — the on reading is トク.
- Forgetting that 匿 also has a kun verb 匿う（かくまう).
Memory aid
Picture it
The box frame 匚 with 若 tucked inside — a person folded away inside a box where nobody can see.
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