JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
密 — secrecy
- Reading
- ミツ・ひそ.か
- Meaning
- secrecy; density (pop); minuteness; carefulness
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
密 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ミツ・ひそ.か and it means secrecy; density (pop); minuteness; carefulness. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
密 appears in everyday japanese words such as 厳密 (strict), 密か (secret) and 密度 (density).
Japanese words containing 密
Frequently asked questions
What does 密 mean in Japanese?
密 means secrecy; density (pop); minuteness; carefulness in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 密 read?
密 is read ミツ・ひそ.か. Reading it inside real words — 厳密 and 密か and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 密 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 密 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 密 in a word?
A common word containing 密 is 厳密 (げんみつ) — "strict". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 密 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 密 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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