本意

Reading: ほんい
Meaning: true intention, real desire, original intention
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Frase de Exemplo
That is not my true intention.
Notas de Uso
Refers to one's genuine feelings or intentions, as opposed to what one might say publicly. Often used when clarifying one's real thoughts.
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