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内緒

内証、 内所

Readings

Kana: ないしょ、ないしょう
Romaji: naisho, naishō
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; secret

2

one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

3

inner realization; personal enlightenment

(Buddhist term)
4

kitchen

Note: Only 内所

Kanji

Readings: ナイ、 ダイ、 うち
Meanings: inside, within, between, among, house, home
Readings: ショ、 チョ、 お、 いとぐち
Meanings: thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state
Readings: ショウ、 あかし
Meanings: evidence, proof, certificate
Readings: ショ、 ところ、 -ところ、 どころ、 とこ
Meaning: place

Example Sentences

(わたし)内緒(ないしょ)でそこへ()った。
➥I went there in private.
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この(はなし)内緒(ないしょ)にしておこう。
➥Let's keep this matter between ourselves.
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内緒(ないしょ)(はなし)だが、(かれ)はうそつきだ。
➥Just between you and me, he is a liar.
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どうか内緒(ないしょ)にして(くだ)さい。
➥Keep it secret, please.
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(わたし)たちには内緒(ないしょ)ごとは(なに)もない。
➥We have no secrets from each other.
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内緒(ないしょ)だけれど彼女(かのじょ)病気(びょうき)だった。
➥Between us, she was ill.
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