This is the 2900th most frequent Japanese word.
みつ
The Japanese word "みつ" (mitsu) can mean "honey," "nectar," "syrup," or "density," depending on context.
Here, 'みつ' appears as part of the word '蜂蜜 (はちみつ)', meaning 'honey', and refers to the sweet, viscous substance produced by bees.
蜂蜜は健康に良いそうです。
Honey is said to be good for health.
In this usage, 'みつ' is represented by '密', meaning 'density' or 'compactness', used to describe a concentrated area of light.
森の奥で美しい光の密を見た。
I saw a beautiful density of light deep in the forest.
Here, 'みつ' is part of the compound '秘密 (ひみつ)', meaning 'secret', referring to confidential information.