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[こう(公)·ぜん(然)·の·ひ(秘)·みつ(密)]
kouzennohimitsu
expression, noun

Root Words:

[こう(公)·ぜん(然) + の + ひ(秘)·みつ(密)]
kouzen + no + himitsu

English Meaning(s) for 公然の秘密

expression, noun
  1. open secret
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Definition and Synonyms for 公然の秘密

Open Secret something that is supposed to be secret but is generally known
Synonyms: 公然の秘密

Meanings for each kanji in 公然の秘密

公 public; prince; official; governmental Kanji Details »
然 sort of thing; so; if so; in that case; well Kanji Details »
秘 secret; conceal Kanji Details »
密 secrecy; density (pop); minuteness; carefulness Kanji Details »

Categories 公然の秘密 is a member of

Secret something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
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Sample Sentences for 公然の秘密

It is an open secret that he deals in weapons.
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