秘: the kanji for secret
秘 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means secret. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
秘 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
秘 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 秘密ひみつ · himitsu | secret |
| 秘書ひしょ · hisho | secretary |
| 神秘しんぴ · shinpi | mystery |
ひめる (himeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 秘めるひめる · himeru | to hide; to keep to oneself |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- これは二人だけの秘密だよ。Kore wa futari dake no himitsu da yo.This is a secret just between us.
- 社長の秘書として働いている。Shachō no hisho to shite hataraite iru.I work as the president's secretary.
- 宇宙の神秘に興味がある。Uchū no shinpi ni kyōmi ga aru.I'm interested in the mysteries of the universe.
- 彼は心に強い思いを秘めている。Kare wa kokoro ni tsuyoi omoi o himete iru.He holds strong feelings in his heart.
- この子は大きな可能性を秘めている。Kono ko wa ōki na kanōsei o himete iru.This child has great hidden potential.
Questions about 秘
How many strokes does 秘 have?
秘 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 秘?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). The kun readings are himeru (ひめる).
What JLPT level is 秘?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Qualities and conditions
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 秘
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.