密(みつ)に

みつに
adverb
closely; frequently; secretly
formalwrittencommunication
1. closely; frequently
In close or frequent contact or communication. Describes maintaining tight coordination or interaction.
密(みつ)に連絡(れんらく)を取(と)る。
To stay in close contact.
関係者(かんけいしゃ)と密(みつ)に連携(れんけい)して進(すす)めた。
We proceeded in close coordination with the parties involved.
両社(りょうしゃ)は密(みつ)に情報(じょうほう)交換(こうかん)をしている。
The two companies are closely exchanging information.
2. secretly; covertly
In a secret or hidden manner, without others knowing.
密(みつ)に計画(けいかく)を立(た)てた。
They secretly made a plan.
密(みつ)に会(あ)っていたことが発覚(はっかく)した。
It was discovered that they had been meeting in secret.
二人(ふたり)は周囲(しゅうい)に知(し)られないように密(みつ)に交際(こうさい)していた。
The two were secretly dating without those around them knowing.

密(みつ)に is an adverb with two senses: closely/frequently (in coordination) and secretly/covertly. The meaning depends on context.

SENSE 1 — CLOSELY:
Describes tight, frequent coordination. Common in business and formal writing.

SENSE 2 — SECRETLY:
Describes hidden or covert actions. Common in news and narrative contexts.

Related words

Related Words

Synonym: 密接(みっせつ) (close, intimate)
Related: 秘密(ひみつ) (secret)
Synonym: 頻繁(ひんぱん) (frequent)
Related: 頻繁(ひんぱん)に (frequently)
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Added 2026.3.14 10:36 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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