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On'yomi
ミツ
MITSU
Kun'yomi
ひそ.か
hisoka

secrecy · density (pop) · minuteness · carefulness

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#815
Radicalroof(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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宓 + mountain

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof, must, and mountain. Must cover mountain.

Symbolism

Secret, density, close. Represents secret.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Sitting and waiting

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 密 mean in Japanese?

密 means secrecy, density (pop), minuteness, carefulness.

How do you read 密?

On'yomi: ミツ (MITSU). Kun'yomi: ひそ.か (hisoka).

How many strokes does 密 have?

密 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).

Is 密 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 密 (secrecy, density (pop), minuteness, carefulness) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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