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“true feelings” in Japanese

Japanese

Also本音 (honne) · 本心 (honshin)

Pronunciation

Romajinaishin

Example

彼は内心では賛成していませんでした。kare wa nai shin de wa san sei shi te i ma se n de shi ta

He did not really agree.

Illustration for 内心 (true feelings)

How to say “true feelings” in Japanese

“True feelings” in Japanese is 内心 (naishin).

Describes the private feelings or intentions a person keeps beneath outward words and actions.

Full entry for 内心: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 内心

彼は内心ではその提案に反対しています。kare wa nai shin de wa so no tei an ni han tai shi te i ma su

Deep down, he opposes the proposal.

Tips for using 内心

  • In Japanese conversation, 内心では (naishin dewa) often marks a private reaction that differs from what a person says or shows outwardly.

Other Japanese words for “true feelings”

友達に本音を話します。tomo dachi ni hon ne o hana shi ma su

I will tell my true feelings to my friend.

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本心

honshin

nountrue feelings

私は本心を話します。watashi wa hon shin o hana shi ma su

I talk about my true feelings.

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