ひっそり閑かん

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Meanings

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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

quietly; still and silent

usually written using kana alone

Describes a place or atmosphere that is deeply quiet and still, often with a sense of being deserted or hushed.

夜よるの公こう園えんはひっそりかんとしていた。
The park at night was completely quiet and still.
図と書しょ館かんの中なかはひっそりかんと静しずまり返かえっている。
Inside the library, it is hushed and silent.