1.
secret, confidentiality, private matter
Something kept hidden from others, or the state of keeping something confidential.
これは内緒ですよ。
This is a secret, okay?
親には内緒で買った。
I bought it without telling my parents.
内緒にしておいてね。
Please keep it a secret.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- 内緒で (secretly, without telling)
- 内緒にする (to keep secret)
- 〜には内緒で (without telling ~)
- 内緒の話 (a secret matter)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 内緒にしておく (keep it secret)
- ここだけの内緒 (just between us)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 秘密 (secret - more formal)
- 機密 (classified information, confidential)
内緒 is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversation compared to 秘密.
Related Words
Synonym:
秘密 (formal)