N2
ひそか (hisoka)
ひそか
secret, private, covert, hidden
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used as an adverb (ひそかに) or adjectival noun (ひそかな). Describes an action done secretly, quietly, or a feeling kept private. こっそりと行われる行為や、人に知られないように隠された感情などを表します。漢字で「密か」と書くこともあります。
📝 Example Sentences
彼はひそかに独立の準備を進めていた。
He was secretly preparing for his independence.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ひそか"!
彼女は_______、憧れの先輩に手紙を書いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ひそかに手紙を書く」は、誰にも知られないようにこっそりと書くという意味です。
English: To 'write a letter secretly' (ひそかに手紙を書く) means to write it quietly without anyone knowing.
English: To 'write a letter secretly' (ひそかに手紙を書く) means to write it quietly without anyone knowing.
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