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密
mitsu
dense, thick, secret
この森は木が密で、日光がほとんど差し込まない。
This forest is so dense that almost no sunlight gets through.
general
Dense or thick in physical form (e.g., trees, hair, fog)
密な森を歩くのは大変だ。
Walking through a dense forest is difficult.
Often used to describe natural or physical density.
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Secret or confidential (information, meeting, etc.)
密会をする
To have a secret meeting.
Commonly used in contexts involving secrecy or privacy.
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Close or intimate (relationships, connections)
二人は密な関係を築いている。
The two have built a close relationship.
Used to describe strong personal or professional bonds.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative
Pay attention to context to distinguish between physical density and secrecy/intimacy.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In formal contexts, '密' often implies secrecy, while in natural descriptions, it refers to physical density.
Word Origin
Derived from the kanji '密' (mitsu), meaning 'dense' or 'secret,' originally from Middle Chinese 'mɨt' (dense, thick).
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (physical density) and figuratively (secrecy, intimacy). Context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Word Breakdown
密
dense, thick, secret
root和英辞典