本音 (ほんね): meaning and examples
Key takeaways
本音 (ほんね) means real intention / true feelings.
See example sentences below.
Japanese word 本音: real intention / true feelings. Meanings and example sentences.
本音 (ほんね) means real intention / true feelings.
See example sentences below.
real intention / true feelings
彼の本音を知りたい。
Translation
I want to know his true feelings.
本音を言うと、疲れています。
Translation
To be honest, I’m tired.
Kanji 音: sound, noise
Kanji 音: meanings, readings, and example words.
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Kanji 本: meanings, readings, and example words.