Part of Speech

Verb 3 Adverb

Meaning

to be quiet; to be still

Example Sentences

  • 若者(わかもの)都会(とかい)()()って、田舎(いなか)はひっそりしている。
    Young people have moved to the city, so the countryside is quiet.
  • 老後(ろうご)は、(しず)かな田舎(いなか)でひっそり()らしたい。
    In my old age, I want to live quietly in the peaceful countryside.

Tags

JLPT N1