“Real intention” in Japanese
Short answer
Real intention in Japanese is “本音” (honne). Full meaning: real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks.
Other ways to say “Real intention” in Japanese
本意
honi real intention, true motive, true will; original intention, original purpose, original hope
真意
shini real intention, true motive, true meaning
本心
honshin true feelings, real intention, one's heart; one's right mind, one's senses, one's conscience
内心
naishin inner thoughts, real intention, inmost heart, one's mind; at heart, deep down, on the inside; inner center (centre)
内懐
uchibutokoro inside pocket, bosom, real intention
ホンネ
honne real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks
内ぶところ
uchibutokoro inside pocket, bosom, real intention
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