English–Japanese
“inner self” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinaimen
Example
人の内面は、見た目だけでは分かりません。hito no nai men wa mi ta me da ke de wa wa ka ri ma se n
You cannot tell a person's inner self from looks alone.
How to say “inner self” in Japanese
“Inner self” in Japanese is 内面 (naimen).
It describes the inward aspects of a person that cannot be directly seen from outward appearance.
Example sentences with 内面
小説では、登場人物の内面が丁寧に描かれています。shō setsu de wa tō jō jin butsu no nai men ga tei nei ni ega ka re te i ma su
In the novel, the characters' inner selves are portrayed with care.
Tips for using 内面
- In discussions of personality, 内面 (naimen) often sounds more formal and analytical than everyday 心の中 (kokoro no naka).