秘ひ密みつ裏り

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Meanings

Used adverbially as 秘密裏に to describe actions done secretly, confidentially, or without public knowledge. Often used in formal or news contexts.

交こう渉しょうは秘ひ密みつ裏りに行おこなわれた。
The negotiations were conducted in secrecy.
その計けい画かくは秘ひ密みつ裏りに進すすめられている。
The plan is being carried out behind closed doors.

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Kanji

秘secret, conceal
密secrecy, density (pop), minuteness
裏back, amidst, in
裡reverse, inside, palm

Related words

内ない密みつ
内密 is an adjective/noun meaning 'confidential' or 'private', often used for keeping matters within a limited group. 秘密裏 emphasizes the manner of action being secret, while 内密 focuses on the state of confidentiality.
秘ひ密みつ
秘密 is a general noun for 'secret'. 秘密裏 is an adverbial form meaning 'in a secret manner', derived from 秘密.

Built from

秘ひ密みつ+裏り

Written forms

秘ひ密みつ裏り
Standard kanji spelling.
秘ひ密みつ裡り
Variant using 裡, an older form of 裏. Less common but still seen.

Etymology

Compound of 秘密 (secret) and 裏 (back, reverse side), literally 'behind the secret'. The 裏/裡 indicates a hidden or private aspect, giving the meaning 'in secrecy'.