秘密
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Base noun form. Used to refer to confidential information or the state of being secret. Can be used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (o, object marker) in sentences.
Theme
Two close friends, Miyuki and User, are chatting in a cozy café after school. Miyuki seems hesitant to share something personal.
秘密
ひみつ
secret / secrecy
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'secret' whispered in a quiet room — it's a 'himitsu' (秘密, himitsu, 'secret'). Think of 'him' (as in 'him') keeping a secret: 'Him's secret' → 秘密 (himitsu, 'secret').
Cultural Note
In Japan, keeping secrets is often valued in social contexts to maintain harmony. The phrase 『秘密を守る』 (himitsu o mamoru, 'to keep a secret') is common in friendships and business settings.
Forms
Base: 秘密Base noun form. Used to refer to confidential information or the state of being secret. Can be used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (o, object marker) in sentences.