“True meaning” in Japanese
Short answer
True meaning in Japanese is “本義” (hongi). Full meaning: true meaning, underlying principle.
Other ways to say “True meaning” in Japanese
真義
shingi true meaning, true significance
真味
shinmi true meaning
真意義
shin'igi true meaning
真意
shini real intention, true motive, true meaning
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