Word details

なりを潜める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なりを潜める.

Dictionary

Entry

なりを潜める鳴りを潜めるなりをひそめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #34552
1

to quieten down; to fall silent

Examples
最も多くを制する者は、なるべくなりをひそめる
They that govern the most make the least noise.
2

to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low; to keep a low profile

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

submerge, conceal, hide, lower (voice), hush

15 strokesFrequency 1,329JLPT N1Grade 8

On

セン

Kun

ひそ.むもぐ.るかく.れるくぐ.るひそ.める

chirp, cry, bark, sound, ring, echo, honk

14 strokesFrequency 1,279JLPT N2Grade 2

On

メイ

Kun

な.くな.るな.らす

Nanori

なりなる

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