No. 3,368 in Japanese
本音
True feelings; real intentions.
In a sentence
彼女の本音を聞いたら驚いた。
I was surprised when I heard her true feelings.
Here, '本音' refers to someone's genuine or real feelings or thoughts, beyond what is externally expressed.
本音を言えば、このプロジェクトには興味がない。
To tell the truth, I am not interested in this project.
In this sentence, '本音' is used to signify the speaker's sincere expression of their true feelings or personal standpoint.
彼は本音を隠しているようだ。
It seems he is hiding his true thoughts.
Here, '本音' relates to the concept of not openly revealing one's true emotions or intentions.
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