JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
潜む
To lurk, lie dormant, or exist concealed within something
Readings
Other forms
潜みます polite form
潜んで te-form
潜んだ plain past
潛む outdated kanji
1 Intransitive Verb
To Lurk / To Hide
Describes the state of being concealed in a specific place, remaining still and quiet to avoid detection.
Example
森 の 奥 に 、 大きな 熊 が 潜んで いる 。
A large bear is lurking deep in the forest.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To Lie Dormant / To Be Latent
Refers to abstract qualities, risks, or feelings that exist inwardly without being immediately visible.
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