Meaning

Primary

Secret

Alternative

A Secret

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

Secret and secrecy. Combine the two and you have quite the secret.

Reading

ひみつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

秘密は誰にも言わないよ。ちゃんと、口にチャックしておくよ。

Your secret is safe with me. My lips are sealed.

Kanji Composition