こっそり
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Adverb describing actions done in a secretive or stealthy manner. Often used with verbs like 『入る』 (hairu, 'to enter') or 『見る』 (miru, 'to look').
Theme
In a quiet library, User and their friend Aiko are whispering about a surprise party they're planning for another friend, trying to keep it a secret.
こっそり
こっそり
stealthily, secretly
Advanced ExpansionOnomatopoeia
Memory Hook
Imagine a cat sneaking around 'covertly' — it goes 'kossori' (こっそり) as it moves stealthily. 'Kossori' sounds like 'covertly' to help remember it means 'stealthily, secretly'.
Cultural Note
『こっそり』 (kossori) is often used in manga and anime to describe characters sneaking or doing things secretly, like a ninja moving quietly or someone hiding a surprise.
Forms
Base: こっそりAdverb describing actions done in a secretive or stealthy manner. Often used with verbs like 『入る』 (hairu, 'to enter') or 『見る』 (miru, 'to look').