Japanese word

シークレット

Pronunciation

Romajishīkuretto

Meaning

  • nounsecret

Example

二人だけのシークレットです。futa ri da ke no shī ku re tto de su

It is a secret between just the two of us.

Illustration for シークレット (secret)

More examples

その計画は最後までシークレットにしておきます。so no kei kaku wa sai go ma de shī ku re tto ni shi te o ki ma su

I will keep the plan secret until the end.

Core concept

シークレット (shīkuretto) centers on information kept from others rather than openly shared.

Common phrases

  • シークレットを守るshī ku re tto o mamo ru

    keep a secret

  • シークレットを漏らすshī ku re tto o mo ra su

    reveal a secret

Similar words

秘密himitsu: A matter or piece of information intentionally kept undisclosed.
内緒naisho: A private matter that is not told to other people.
隠し事kakushigoto: Something concealed from others rather than openly shared with them.

Definition in Japanese

他人に知らせたり公にしたりせず、限られた人だけが知っている事柄。ta nin ni shi ra se ta ri ōyake ni shi ta ri se zu kagi ra re ta hito da ke ga shi tte i ru koto gara

Word origin

The loanword シークレット (shīkuretto) comes from the English noun secret, which ultimately traces back to Latin sēcrētus, meaning "set apart."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese entertainment and advertising, シークレット (shīkuretto) can describe an undisclosed guest or feature, not only hidden information.

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