godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
shed silent tears; weep quietly
Describes crying without making noise, often while trying to hide one's tears. Used in literary or emotional contexts.
彼女は布団の中で忍び泣いた。
She shed silent tears under the futon.
映画のラストシーンで、観客の何人か
During the movie's final scene, several audience members were weeping quietly.