ここだけ

ここだけ
expression
just between us; only here
colloquialcommunication
1. just between us; only here
Literally 'only this place.' Most often appears in ここだけの話(はなし), used to mark information as confidential—something that should not leave the present conversation.
ここだけの話(はなし)だけど。
This is just between us, but...
この話(はなし)はここだけにしておいてね。
Keep this just between us, okay?
ここだけの話(はなし)、彼(かれ)は来月(らいげつ)会社(かいしゃ)を辞(や)めるらしい。
Just between us, it seems he's quitting the company next month.

From ここ (here) + だけ (only). It is used to mark information as confidential—something that should not leave the present conversation.

Key expression

  • ここだけの話(はなし): 'just between us'; a confidential remark, often used to introduce gossip or a secret

Similar words

  • 内緒(ないしょ): a secret — the thing kept hidden
  • 他言(たごん)無用(むよう): 'tell no one' — a more formal warning to keep something quiet

Related Words

Compare: 内緒(ないしょ) (a secret)
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Added 2026.5.26 12:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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