Translation guide
A place where someone hides, especially to avoid being found by others. In Japanese, the most common word is 隠れ家, but other terms exist for different nuances like secret bases or criminal hideouts.
A place where someone hides or stays secretly, often to escape notice or danger.
The most common and versatile word for a hideout. It can be used for anything from a child's secret spot to a criminal's lair, but often has a slightly romantic or cozy nuance.
A place where children or adults create a private space for play or hobbies, like a clubhouse or den.
A place where criminals or fugitives hide from the law.
The go-to word for a criminal hideout in fiction and news. Implies a base of operations.
隠れ家 is a general hideout, often with a cozy or romantic nuance. 秘密基地 is specifically a secret base for fun, usually for children. アジト is a cool, slangy term for a criminal or spy hideout.
The direct loanword ハイドアウト exists but is very rare and unnatural. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
He built a hideout in the forest.
子供たちは屋根裏に秘密の隠れ家を作った。
The children made a secret hideout in the attic.
A more literal 'hiding place'. It emphasizes the function of hiding rather than a cozy den. Suitable for temporary or emergency hiding.
警察が来たので、彼は隠れ場所を探した。
When the police came, he looked for a hiding place.
From English 'agitation point', used for a secret base of operations, especially for criminals, spies, or rebels. Has a cool, clandestine feel.
敵のアジトを見つけ出せ。
Find the enemy's hideout.
A formal term for a place where someone is hiding out, often used in news reports about fugitives.
犯人の潜伏先はまだ特定されていない。
The culprit's hideout has not yet been identified.
Literally 'secret base'. The standard term for a children's hideout or a fun secret spot. Evokes adventure and imagination.
夏休みに、友達と秘密基地を作った。
During summer vacation, I made a secret base with my friends.
Also used for a cozy hideout for adults, like a favorite secluded café or a retreat.
このバーは、大人の隠れ家として人気だ。
This bar is popular as a hideout for adults.
ギャングのアジトに踏み込んだ。
We raided the gang's hideout.
Can be used for criminal hideouts, but sounds less gritty than アジト. More neutral.
警察は犯人の隠れ家を突き止めた。
The police tracked down the criminal's hideout.
Used in formal contexts like news reports.
犯人の潜伏先はまだ特定されていない。
The culprit's hideout has not yet been identified.