synonym Comparative
隠す
VS
滅ぼす
Differences Between "隠す" and "滅ぼす"
Option A
隠す
Meaning
to hide (something), to conceal (transitive)
Reading
かくす (kakusu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女はプレゼントを棚の奥に隠した。
She hid the present deep in the shelf.
Option B
滅ぼす
Meaning
to destroy, to ruin, to overthrow (transitive)
Reading
ほろぼす (horobosu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
敵国を滅ぼすために戦った。
They fought to destroy the enemy nation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to hide (something), to conceal (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 隠す: A transitive verb. The subject performs an action to hide an *object* or *information* from view or knowledge. Often used with particles を or に。
- 滅ぼす: A transitive verb meaning to cause something to perish or be destroyed. Used when an agent actively brings about the destruction of another entity.
- 隠す: A transitive verb. The subject performs an action to hide an *object* or *information* from view or knowledge. Often used with particles を or に。
- 滅ぼす: A transitive verb meaning to cause something to perish or be destroyed. Used when an agent actively brings about the destruction of another entity.
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