adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
weep quietly; cry bitterly
Describes crying in a subdued, heartbroken way, often with tears streaming down. Used with verbs like 泣く. The 'bitterly' nuance comes from the depth of sorrow, not loud sobbing.
She wept quietly, tears streaming down her face.
When told of her husband's death, she wept quietly, tears streaming down her face.
The old woman shed quiet tears as she talked about old memories.