Translation guide
How to express 'go into hiding' in Japanese, covering physical concealment, disappearing from public life, and related nuances.
The speaker or someone else conceals their location to escape pursuit, arrest, or threat.
A common, neutral phrase meaning to hide oneself, often used when someone is evading authorities or danger.
He went into hiding from the police.
To lie low or stay in hiding, often for a longer period. Used for fugitives or undercover operations.
The criminal is hiding out in the mountains.
Literally 'to hide behind clouds', meaning to disappear suddenly or vanish from sight. Often used figuratively or in literary contexts.
He suddenly vanished into thin air.
Someone stops appearing in public, often due to scandal, personal reasons, or a desire for privacy.
To disappear from public view; can be used for celebrities, politicians, or anyone who suddenly stops being seen.
The actor went into hiding after the scandal.
To disappear from the public stage; emphasizes leaving the limelight or public eye.
To shut oneself away, often at home. Can imply social withdrawal or hikikomori, but also used for temporary seclusion.
To disappear from society, often for political reasons or to escape persecution.
身を隠す is a general term for hiding oneself, while 潜伏する implies a longer, more deliberate period of lying low, often used in criminal or spy contexts.
He hid at a friend's house.
The suspect was in hiding for several months.
Do not translate 'go into hiding' literally as 隠れることに行く. Use the phrases provided.
She has been out of the public eye for a long time.
He's been hiding away in his room since the breakup.