本音 (Honne) is a Japanese noun meaning “real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks”.
Meanings
- nounreal intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
Examples
彼は本音を出した。
He showed what he meant.
社長は言うことと本音が違う。
My boss says one thing and means another.
彼女に望むのは、歯に衣着せないで本音を言って欲しいということだ。
I wish she wouldn't pussyfoot about it and just say what she means.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).