“Inner workings” in Japanese
Short answer
Inner workings in Japanese is “機微” (kibi). Full meaning: subtleties, niceties, fine points, inner workings, secrets; subtle, sensitive.
Other ways to say “Inner workings” in Japanese
内幕
uchimaku lowdown, inside information, hidden circumstances, inside facts, inner workings, undisclosed circumstances; inner curtain (in a military encampment)
裏事情
urajijou lowdown, inside information, hidden circumstances, inside facts, inner workings, undisclosed circumstances
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