Translation guide
A location that is concealed, secret, or not easily found. Japanese offers several words depending on whether the place is physically hidden, a secret spot, a secluded area, or a hideout.
A place that is hidden from view, often behind or under something.
A general and natural way to say 'hidden place'. It can refer to any spot that is not easily seen.
猫はいつも隠れた場所で寝ている。
The cat always sleeps in a hidden place.
Refers to a place hidden behind an object, like a tree, wall, or furniture. Often used for people or animals hiding.
彼は物陰に隠れて様子をうかがった。
He hid in a hidden place and watched the situation.
A hiding place, often intentionally used to conceal something or someone. Implies a deliberate act of hiding.
泥棒は盗品を隠し場所にしまった。
The thief put the stolen goods in a hidden place.
A place that is not known to many people, often a favorite quiet spot or a secret location.
A 'secret place', often used for special or private spots known only to a few. Common in casual and literary contexts.
子供たちは森の中に秘密の場所を作った。
The children made a hidden place in the forest.
Literally 'a place not noticed by people'. Used for discreet or secluded spots, often in practical contexts.
人目につかない場所で待ち合わせよう。
Let's meet in a hidden place.
A place set back or deep inside, like a recessed area. Often used for architectural or natural settings.
その店は路地の奥まった場所にある。
The shop is in a hidden place at the back of the alley.
A place used to hide from danger, authorities, or to be alone, often with a sense of secrecy or safety.
A hideout or safe house. Can be used for criminals, but also for a cozy retreat or secret base.
彼らは山の中に隠れ家を建てた。
They built a hidden place in the mountains.
Slang for a hideout, often used for criminal or spy hideouts. Borrowed from English 'agitation point'.
A place where someone hides out, often used for fugitives or people in hiding. More formal or news-like.
容疑者の潜伏先はまだわかっていない。
The suspect's hidden place is still unknown.
A place that is not prominent or well-known, such as a hidden gem or an obscure spot.
A little-known but good place, like a hidden gem for restaurants, sightseeing, etc. Very common in travel contexts.
このビーチは地元の人しか知らない穴場だ。
This beach is a hidden place known only to locals.
A phrase meaning 'a place known only to those in the know'. Emphasizes exclusivity and secrecy.
その庭園は知る人ぞ知る場所です。
That garden is a hidden place known only to a few.
隠れた場所 (kakureta basho) is a neutral, physical 'hidden place'. 秘密の場所 (himitsu no basho) implies a secret, often with emotional or exclusive connotations. Use 隠れた場所 for something simply out of sight, and 秘密の場所 for a special secret spot.
鍵は隠れた場所にある。
The key is in a hidden place.
ここは私たちだけの秘密の場所だ。
This is our secret hidden place.
隠し場所 (kakushibasho) specifically means a place for hiding something intentionally. It can sound odd if you just mean a naturally concealed spot. Use 隠れた場所 for general hidden places.
The police located the criminal's hidden place.