noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
airtight; hermetic
Describes a seal or enclosure that prevents air or gas from passing through. Commonly used in technical contexts such as containers, buildings, and packaging.
This container is highly airtight, so food stays fresh longer.
Windows with an airtight structure also have excellent insulation.
気密 (same reading きみつ) means airtight or hermetically sealed, a completely different meaning from 機密, which means classified/secret information.
Compound of 気 (air, gas) and 密 (dense, tight). The combination directly conveys the idea of being impermeable to air.