密か

ひそか
Alternative writings: 秘か, 窃か, 私か, 竊か, 潜か, 陰か
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
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A na-adjective meaning secretive or private, indicating something done quietly, privately, or without others knowing.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼女は密かに留学を決めていた。

She had secretly decided to study abroad.

密かな楽しみは、毎晩少しだけ好きな本を読むことだ。

My secret pleasure is reading a little of my favorite book every night.

二人は密かに連絡を取り合っていた。

The two of them were communicating secretly.

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