ほんね本音honne
1.
The genuine feelings or thoughts that a person holds within, often contrasting with outward expressions or social niceties.
2.
The authentic emotions or beliefs that are sometimes hidden or not openly expressed, revealing a person's true self.
3.
The unfiltered or candid expression of one's inner thoughts, which may differ from their socially acceptable or performed responses.
4.
A deeper, more emotional aspect of personal beliefs or sentiments that captures what someone truly thinks or feels beyond surface-level interactions.
Example:
世界からは【麻疹輸出国】と嫌味とも本音ともとれることをいわれている始末。