1.
strict secrecy; highly confidential
The highest level of secrecy, indicating that information must be kept absolutely confidential. Used in official, military, and organizational contexts to classify sensitive information.
この情報は厳秘だ。
This information is strictly confidential.
計画は厳秘扱いとされている。
The plan is being treated as strictly confidential.
厳秘事項が外部に漏れたため、大きな問題になった。
A highly confidential matter was leaked to the outside, causing a major problem.
USAGE:
Used as a noun and as a の-modifier: 厳秘の文書 (strictly confidential document). Often seen stamped on documents or used in formal organizational communication. Stronger than 秘密 (secret) or 機密 (classified).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 厳秘扱い (treated as strictly confidential)
- 厳秘事項 (strictly confidential matter)
- 厳秘文書 (strictly confidential document)
- 厳秘に付す (to keep in strict secrecy)
SIMILAR WORDS:
秘密 (secret) is a general-purpose term, while 機密 (classified) is used for official or state secrets. 厳秘 implies the strictest level of confidentiality.