synonym Comparative
本音
VS
けじめ
Differences Between "本音" and "けじめ"
Option A
本音
Meaning
true feelings; real intention; private opinion; real talk
Reading
ほんね (honne)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
お酒の席で同僚と語り合ううちに、日頃は言えない会社の不満や_______が次々と飛び出しました。
While chatting with colleagues at a drinking seat, company complaints and true feelings that cannot usually be said popped out one after another.
Option B
けじめ
Meaning
distinction; boundary; line (between good/bad, public/private); sense of responsibility
Reading
けじめ (kejime)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
仕事とプライベートのけじめはしっかりつけるべきだ。
You should properly maintain the distinction between work and private life.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(true feelings; real intention; private opinion; real talk)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 本音: Refers to one's true feelings, real intentions, private opinions, or real talk, as opposed to 建前 (public face/excuses). Often used as 本音を吐く (spill one's true feelings). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'True feelings! Stop hiding behind your professional face and tell me your real feelings! Tell me how much you love me! I want to hear it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『本音よ！建前ばかり並べてないで、私に対する本気の本音（愛の告白）を言いなさい！私のことが好きなんでしょ？ストレートに本音を言いなさいよ、このバカ！』
- けじめ: Refers to a clear distinction or boundary between different things, especially in terms of behavior, responsibility, or roles (e.g., work/private life, good/bad, right/wrong). It also implies having a sense of discipline and knowing where to draw the line. Often used in contexts of maintaining order or integrity.
- 本音: Refers to one's true feelings, real intentions, private opinions, or real talk, as opposed to 建前 (public face/excuses). Often used as 本音を吐く (spill one's true feelings). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'True feelings! Stop hiding behind your professional face and tell me your real feelings! Tell me how much you love me! I want to hear it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『本音よ！建前ばかり並べてないで、私に対する本気の本音（愛の告白）を言いなさい！私のことが好きなんでしょ？ストレートに本音を言いなさいよ、このバカ！』
- けじめ: Refers to a clear distinction or boundary between different things, especially in terms of behavior, responsibility, or roles (e.g., work/private life, good/bad, right/wrong). It also implies having a sense of discipline and knowing where to draw the line. Often used in contexts of maintaining order or integrity.
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