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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and must. Must hiding grain.
Symbolism
Secret, mystery, secretary. Represents secret.
Component Breakdown
秘=
禾必
grain + 必
Words & Expressions
Anime & Manga
诡秘之主 小丑篇
Lord of Mysteries
A well-known work with 秘 in its Japanese title.
メイドインアビス 目覚める神秘
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi
A well-known work with 秘 in its Japanese title.
ギャル嫁の秘密
My Gyaru Wife's Secrets
A well-known work with 秘 in its Japanese title.
放課後のアイドルには秘密がある
Everyone’s Darling Has a Secret
A well-known work with 秘 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 秘 mean in Japanese?
秘 means secret, conceal.
How do you read 秘?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: ひ.める、ひそ.か、かく.す (himeru, hisoka, kakusu).
How many strokes does 秘 have?
秘 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 秘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
秘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means secret, conceal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.