noun, noun, used as a prefix, noun, used as a suffix
hiding; concealing; being hidden
Used as a noun for the act or state of hiding something, and as a prefix/suffix in compounds like 隠し味 (hidden flavor) or 隠し事 (secret).
He has many secrets and can't be trusted.
The hidden flavor in this dish is miso.
Rare alternate form of 衣嚢 (かくし), an old word for pocket. Mostly encountered in historical contexts or as a variant spelling.
See also: 衣嚢 (かくし)
In old documents, 隠し can be used to mean a pocket.
隠し is the noun/prefix form seen in compounds like 隠し事, while 隠す is the transitive verb meaning 'to hide (something)', so they differ in part of speech though they share the same root.
blindfold; eye cover; blinder · privacy screen; visual barrier
mysterious disappearance; being spirited away
illegitimate child; secret love child
secret; something kept hidden
hiding place; cache
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep secret
hiding one's embarrassment; covering up shyness
carry concealed; have hidden on one's person
party piece; parlor trick; hidden talent
Standard kanji form for the noun and affix uses.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.
Derived from the verb 隠す (to hide). The pocket sense is a rare alternate spelling of 衣嚢, which itself is a compound of 衣 (clothing) and 嚢 (bag).
hiding one's mistakes; covering up wrongdoings · back pocket
hairstyle that covers the ears
knee-hiding panel; rakugo standing screen
bride's head-dress; tsunokakushi
protective cup; groin guard · urinal shield; splash guard
pent roof over stairs; stair canopy
secret ingredient; subtle seasoning
secret mistress; hidden lover
hiding place
hidden ball trick · ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon