匸
hiding
かくしがまえ
Stroke Count2
Kangxi Number#23
About this radical
Similar to box but with a longer left side — represents hiding or covering.
Example kanji
Common kanji that use the radical 匸.
匹
Equal, Head, Counter For Small Animals, Roll Of Cloth ひつ ひき
匹(ひき)— counter for small animals
We own a dog and a cat.
匿
Hide, Shelter, Shield とく かくまう
匿(とく)— shelter