N2
ひそかに (hisokani)
密かに
secretly, privately, stealthily
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies doing something without others knowing, often with a sense of quietness or concealment, or having a private feeling/thought.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女に密かに恋心を抱いている。
I secretly harbor feelings of love for her.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "密かに"!
彼は_______、プロジェクトの準備を進めていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「他の人に知られないように」という意味なので、「密かに」が適切です。
English: Since it means 'without others knowing,' '密かに' (secretly) is appropriate.
English: Since it means 'without others knowing,' '密かに' (secretly) is appropriate.
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