Often paired with ても, でも, and とも

even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing; supposing that; -ever

supposing; even if; granting that; for argument's sake

temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

mask

disguise; guise; mask

make-up; makeup; cosmetics

decoration; dressing; veneer

Prefix

temporary; provisional; interim; tentative

fictitious; assumed (name); alias

hypothetical; theoretical

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

assumption; supposition; hypothesis

Grammar

supposition

hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory

かくう only; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun

fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; fabricated

Noun or verb acting prenominally

aerial; overhead

imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)

costume; fancy dress; masquerade; disguise

converted (cruiser)