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秘
秘 (readings: ひ, ひめ; Japanese kanji) means “secret”. 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 秘 mean?
| Kanji | 秘 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | secret |
| Readings | ひ, ひめ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 秘
秘 is read ひ or ひめ depending on the word.
Example words with 秘
| Example | 秘密 (secret) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14