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密
密 (readings: みつ; Japanese kanji) means “secret / dense”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 秘密 (secret).
What does 密 mean?
| Kanji | 密 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | secret / dense |
| Readings | みつ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 密
密 is read みつ depending on the word.
Example words with 密
| Example | 秘密 (secret) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14