Meaning

Primary

To Lurk

Alternative

To Lie Dormant

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means conceal, so if you conceal yourself and walk around you are going to lurk or you are going to lie dormant.

Reading

ひそむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

He so (ひそ) hidden. Where you at?

Context

Context Sentences

ワニカニはあなたの部屋の片隅に潜んでいるかもしれませんよ。

The crabigator might be lurking in the corners of your room.

Kanji Composition