English–Japanese
“true intention” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishin'i
Example
彼の真意が分かりません。kare no shin i ga wa ka ri ma se n
I do not understand his true intention.
How to say “true intention” in Japanese
“True intention” in Japanese is 真意 (shin'i).
Refers to the real aim or purpose concealed beneath what a person says or does.
Example sentences with 真意
彼の発言の裏にある真意を読み取りました。kare no hatsu gen no ura ni a ru shin i o yo mi to ri ma shi ta
I understood his true intention behind the remark.
Tips for using 真意
- English speakers may link intention mainly with a planned action, while 真意 (shin'i) can also describe a person's unspoken purpose in a conversation.