No. 3,796 in Japanese
ひっそり
Quietly; silently; inconspicuously.
In a sentence
村は山奥にひっそりと佇んでいる。
The village rests quietly deep in the mountains.
Here, "ひっそり" conveys a sense of quietness and stillness, describing the tranquil and unbothered state of the village.
彼女は部屋でひっそりと泣いていた。
She was crying quietly in her room.
In this sentence, "ひっそり" describes the subdued and unobtrusive manner of her crying, emphasizing discretion and silence.
庭は雨に濡れてひっそりしていた。
The garden was quietly soaked in the rain.
Here, "ひっそり" suggests a calm and serene ambiance, portraying the garden's peaceful state after rain.
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