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秘 kanji: meaning “secret”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
secret
On'yomi
ヒ
Kun'yomi
ひ・める、ひそ・か、かく・す

Picture story to remember 秘

Two sweethearts meet in a wheat (禾) field and cross their heart (心) to keep their love secret.

Parts in this story:心

How to write 秘: stroke order

秘 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 秘

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Kanji that share parts with 秘.