“What one really thinks” in Japanese
Short answer
What one really thinks in Japanese is “本音” (honne). Full meaning: real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks.
Other ways to say “What one really thinks” in Japanese
心の声
kokoronokoe (one's) inner voice, voice of one's heart, what one really thinks
ホンネ
honne real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks
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