synonym Comparative
隠す
VS
覆う
Differences Between "隠す" and "覆う"
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
覆う
Meaning
to cover, to hide, to wrap
Reading
おおう (oou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は両手で顔を覆って泣いた。
He covered his face with both hands and cried.
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。
- 覆う: Used to describe covering something physically, often completely, or metaphorically, like hiding a fact. 表面全体を何かで覆い隠すニュアンスがあります。
- 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。
- 覆う: Used to describe covering something physically, often completely, or metaphorically, like hiding a fact. 表面全体を何かで覆い隠すニュアンスがあります。
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