秘蔵

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 秘蔵. Reading: ひぞう. Core meaning: to treasure; to keep carefully.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 父が長年秘蔵している古い写真を見せてもらった / 館長は倉庫から秘蔵の絵を取り出し、特別展に飾った.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Verb and noun-modifying use
  • 秘蔵している describes treasuring or carefully keeping something, while 秘蔵の絵 modifies a prized work kept in reserve. The emphasis is careful preservation, not merely being in storage.