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匿

匿 — hide, shelter, shield

Learn the correct stroke order for 匿 (hide), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トクtoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かくま.うkakumau
Strokes10
Radical匸
Frequency#2024
Meaningshide, shelter, shield

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

隠匿いんとくconcealment (esp. of wrongdoings or criminals); sheltering; harboringnoun
匿名とくめいanonymity; using an assumed namenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 匿 (hide) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 匸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 匿 is #2024, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

隠匿いんとく — concealment (esp. of wrongdoings or criminals); sheltering; harboring
匿名とくめい — anonymity; using an assumed name

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (匸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 匿 have?

The kanji 匿 (hide) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 匿?

匿 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 匿 mean?

匿 means: hide, shelter, shield. On'yomi readings: トク. Kun'yomi readings: かくま.う.

What JLPT level is 匿?

匿 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.