本音

ほんね

real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Noun
Romaji:
honne

Example Sentences

本音を話すと、実はすごく疲れている

To tell the truth, I'm really tired.

彼は本音で話す人だから信頼できる

He is someone who speaks his mind, so I can trust him.