こっそり

Alternative writings: コッソリ
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Quietly or secretly; done stealthily so as not to be noticed by others.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女はパーティーにこっそり来て、端の席に座った。

She slipped into the party quietly and sat at a corner seat.

試験中にこっそりノートを見てはいけません。

You must not secretly look at your notes during the exam.

新製品の情報は社内でこっそり共有されていた。

Information about the new product was being shared discreetly within the company.

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