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kanji
密Meaning
Secret, Dense
Reading
onyomiみつmitsu
Parts
宓 山Mountain
Example Word
密か: secret. The Japanese adjective '密か (ひそか)' means 'secret' or 'hidden'. It is used to describe something that is kept private, concealed, or not openly expressed. This word often carries a nuance of something being done quietly or without drawing attention. For example: She has a secret love「彼女は密かな恋をしている」(かのじょはひそかなこいをしている). He secretly supported the project「彼は密かにプロジェクトを支援した」(かれはひそかにぷろじぇくとをしえんした). The word can also imply a sense of subtlety or discretion in actions or feelings.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
641
Handwriting