森の奥に古びた館がひっそりと佇んでいる。
An old manor stands quietly in the depths of the forest.
Japanese
ひっそり
ひっそり
Meaning: quietly; silently; in a secluded way
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Example sentences
The old temple stands quietly in the forest.
その古いカフェは、路地裏にひっそりと佇んでいる。
That old cafe stands quietly in a back alley.
人里離れた山奥に、ひっそりと古い寺が立っている。
An old temple stands quietly, deep in the mountains far from any village.
森の奥深くに、ひっそりと佇む古い社を見つけた。
Deep in the forest, I found an old shrine standing quietly.
春の深山に分け入り、ひっそりと咲く山桜を見つけた。
Venturing deep into the mountains in spring, I found mountain cherries blooming quietly.
山奥の静かな場所に、古びた茅茨がひっそりと佇んでいる。
A weathered humble cottage stands quietly in a deep mountain location.
Usage Notes
Describes a state where there is no sound or movement, or a state of living in a modest, inconspicuous way.
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