NichiDict

真意

しんい
[shini]

Meanings

1.Noun

real intention; true motive; true meaning

Examples

彼の真意が読めない。

I can't read his true intentions.

発言の真意を確認するため直接会いに行った。

I went to meet him directly to confirm the true meaning of his remarks.

真意を隠して笑顔で対応した。

I hid my true feelings and responded with a smile.