Secret in Japanese

"secret" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "secret". The most common choice is shown first.

秘

Top pick

secret, conceal

Reading: hi

10 strokes · mysterious

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Where it comes from

Composed of grain and must. Must hiding grain.

What it carries

Secret, mystery, secretary. Represents secret.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for secret?

The most common kanji for "secret" is 秘, read as hi. It means secret, conceal. Related kanji: 窃 (secret), 陰 (secret).

How many strokes does 秘 have?

秘 has 10 strokes.