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密

密 — secrecy, density (pop), minuteness

Learn the correct stroke order for 密 (secrecy), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 611 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ミツmitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひそ.かhisoka
Strokes11
Radical宀
Frequency#815
Meaningssecrecy, density (pop), minuteness, carefulness

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

過密かみつovercrowding; congestion; overpopulationnoun
機密きみつsecrecy; highly classified informationnoun
緊密きんみつrigour; rigor; closenessna-adjective
厳密げんみつstrict; close; precisena-adjective
親密しんみつintimacy; friendshipna-adjective
精密せいみつprecise; exact; detailedna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 密 (secrecy) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 密 is #815, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

過密かみつ — overcrowding; congestion; overpopulation
機密きみつ — secrecy; highly classified information
緊密きんみつ — rigour; rigor; closeness

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (宀)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 密 have?

The kanji 密 (secrecy) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 密?

密 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 密 mean?

密 means: secrecy, density (pop), minuteness, carefulness. On'yomi readings: ミツ. Kun'yomi readings: ひそ.か.

What JLPT level is 密?

密 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.