How to Say ‘The truth is, I want to say it too.’ in Japanese
本当は僕も言いたいんだ
ほんとうはぼくもいいたいんだ
💬 Usage Tip: [本当] (hontou) means 'truth' and shows an honest admission.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing one's true feelings can be challenging in Japanese culture, where harmony is often prioritized.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
本当ほんとう
[hontou]
truth
What is real or not fake.
本当の話
A true story.
はは
[wa]
is
Indicates the topic, equivalent to 'is'.
それは本当です
That is true.
僕ぼく
[boku]
I
Refers to oneself, typically used by males.
僕が言う
I say.
もも
[mo]
too
Adds inclusiveness or 'also'.
私も行くよ
I'm going too.
言いいい
[ii]
want to say
Desire to express something verbally.
本当のことを言いたい
I want to tell the truth.
たいたい
[tai]
want to
Indicates desire or intention.
休みたい
I want to rest.
んん
[n]
nominalizer
Changes verbs/adjectives into nouns or phrases.
聞きたいんだけど
I'd like to ask...
だだ
[da]
is (informal)
Casual affirmation similar to 'is'.
それだ
It's that.
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