内緒
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 内緒
1
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; secret
Examples
彼女は内緒で私にその話をした。
She told me the story in confidence.
2
one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
3
ないしょう only; Buddhism
inner realization; personal enlightenment
4
内所 only
kitchen
Kanji in this Word
内
4 strokes
Frequency: 44
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
inside
within
between
among
house
home
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ナイ
ダイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いと
ただ
ち
のち
緒
14 strokes
Frequency: 952
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
thong
beginning
inception
end
cord
strap
mental or emotional state
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
チョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お
いとぐち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほ
証
12 strokes
Frequency: 306
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
evidence
proof
certificate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あかし
所
8 strokes
Frequency: 221
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
place
extent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ところ
-ところ
どころ
とこ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せ
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