English–Japanese
“hide away” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikomoru
Example
休みの日は部屋にこもります。yasu mi no hi wa heya ni ko mo ri ma su
I hide away in my room on days off.
How to say “hide away” in Japanese
“Hide away” in Japanese is こもる (komoru).
Describes remaining inside a place and away from outside activity, often by choice.
Example sentences with こもる
風邪をひいたときは、家にこもります。kaze o hi i ta to ki wa ie ni ko mo ri ma su
When I catch a cold, I stay home.
Tips for using こもる
- In everyday Japanese, こもる (komoru) often describes staying in a room or at home for a period and can sound more neutral than English hide away.