隠かくれ

noun, used as a prefix, noun

hidden; concealed; crypto-; unknown

Used as a prefix or noun to describe something that is hidden, secret, or not publicly known. Common in compounds like 隠れ家 (hideout) and 隠れファン (closet fan).

• 彼かれは隠かくれキリシタンの歴れき史しを研けん究きゅうしている。

  He is researching the history of hidden Christians.

• この町まちには隠かくれた名めい店てんがたくさんある。

  There are many hidden gem shops in this town.

noun

passing away; death

Euphemistic noun for death, often used in the phrase お隠れになる (to pass away) for respected persons. The standalone noun 隠れ is less common but understood in context.

See also: お隠れ

• 祖そ父ふのお隠かくれから一いち年ねんが経たった。

  A year has passed since my grandfather's passing.