Word details
内緒
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 内緒.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
内
inside, within, between, among, house, home
4 strokesFrequency 44JLPT N2Grade 2
On
ナイダイ
Kun
うち
Nanori
いとただちのち
緒
thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state
14 strokesFrequency 952JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ショチョ
Kun
おいとぐち
Nanori
ほ
証
evidence, proof, certificate
12 strokesFrequency 306JLPT N1Grade 5
On
ショウ
Kun
あかし
所
place, extent
8 strokesFrequency 221JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ショ
Kun
ところ-ところどころとこ
Nanori
せ
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