noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
vanishing behind clouds
Literally describes the moon or sun disappearing behind clouds. Often used poetically.
月が雲隠れして、あたりは真っ暗になった。
The moon vanished behind the clouds, and the area became pitch dark.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Figurative extension: a person or thing suddenly vanishes or goes into hiding, as if behind clouds.
犯人は警察の目を逃れて雲隠れした。
The culprit vanished, escaping the eyes of the police.