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On'yomi
HI
Kun'yomi
ひ.める・ひそ.か・かく.す
himeru / hisoka / kakusu

secret · conceal

mysterious

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#862
Radicalgrain(5)
Old Form

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

grain + 必

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of grain and must. Must hiding grain.

Symbolism

Secret, mystery, secretary. Represents secret.