JLPT N1 Advanced
密か
Secret, private, or done stealthily
Readings
Other forms
ひそか hiragana form
秘か alternative kanji
密かに adverb form
Na-adjective, Adverb
Secret / Private
Refers to actions, feelings, or situations kept hidden from others, often performed with quiet discretion or stealth.
Example
彼女 は 同僚 に 密か な 恋心 を 抱いて いる 。
She has a secret crush on her coworker.
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