ひっそり

ひっそり
adverb, onomatopoeia
quietly, in silence, secretly
descriptive
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(むら)はひっそりとしていた。
The village was quiet and still.
ひっそりと涙(なみだ)を流(なが)した。
She quietly shed tears.
路地裏(ろじうら)にひっそりとたたずむ小(ちい)さなカフェを見(み)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(く)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

Compare: こっそり (secretly)
Compare: そっと (gently, quietly)
Compare: 静(しず)かに (quietly)
Compare: 閑散(かんさん) (deserted)
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Added 2026.2.8 6:20 · Revised 2026.10.14 22:34
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