秘密裏
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 秘密裏
1
Usu. adverbially as 〜に
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
Examples
和平交渉がすでに秘密裡に開始されたとのことです。
It is rumored that secret peace talks have already begun.
Kanji in this Word
秘
10 strokes
Frequency: 862
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
secret
conceal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.める
ひそ.か
かく.す
密
11 strokes
Frequency: 815
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
secrecy
density (pop)
minuteness
carefulness
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ミツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひそ.か
裏
13 strokes
Frequency: 812
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
back
amidst
in
reverse
inside
palm
sole
rear
lining
wrong side
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うら
裡
12 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
reverse
inside
palm
sole
rear
lining
wrong side
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うち
うら
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