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見え隠れ

みえかくれ

N1appearing and disappearing · glimpses

Examples

雲の間から月が見え隠れしていた。

丁寧な文章の端々に書き手の迷いが見え隠れする。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 見え隠れ is read as みえかくれ and can mean “appearing and disappearing” or “glimpses”, depending on context.
  • Basic usage: The examples show the moon appearing between clouds and hesitation glimpsed in writing.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Distinguishing senses and uses
    • It describes repeated appearing and disappearing or partial glimpses of hidden emotion or intent, usually as 見え隠れする.

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