ひっそり
ひっそり
adverb, onomatopoeia
quietly, in silence, secretly
1.
quietly, in silence, unobtrusively
Describes a state of being very quiet, still, or unnoticed. Can describe a place that is deserted and silent, or an action done without attracting attention.
村はひっそりとしていた。
The village was quiet and still.
ひっそりと涙を流した。
She quietly shed tears.
路地裏にひっそりとたたずむ小さなカフェを見つけた。
I found a small cafe standing quietly tucked away in a back alley.
ひっそり describes a quiet, still, unobtrusive state. Often used with と (ひっそりと) when modifying a verb.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ひっそりとしている: to be quiet and deserted
- ひっそりと暮らす: to live quietly
- ひっそりとたたずむ: to stand quietly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- しんと: dead silent (emphasizes absence of sound)
- こっそり: secretly, stealthily (emphasizes hiding from others)
- そっと: gently, quietly (emphasizes carefulness)
Related Words
Contrast:
こっそり (secretly)