JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
秘 — secret
- Reading
- ヒ・ひ.める・ひそ.か・かく.す
- Meaning
- secret; conceal
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
秘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・ひ.める・ひそ.か・かく.す and it means secret; conceal. 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.
秘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 神秘 (mystery), 秘書 (secretary) and 秘密 (secret).
Japanese words containing 秘
Frequently asked questions
What does 秘 mean in Japanese?
秘 means secret; conceal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 秘 read?
秘 is read ヒ・ひ.める・ひそ.か・かく.す. Reading it inside real words — 神秘 and 秘書 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 秘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 秘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 秘 in a word?
A common word containing 秘 is 神秘 (しんぴ) — "mystery". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 秘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 秘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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