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N2
てのうち (tenouchi)
手の内

one's tricks; secrets; true intentions; cards in hand

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to the hidden techniques, strategies, or secrets that someone possesses, often used in a context of competition, negotiation, or revealing one's true capabilities. It implies something that is usually kept hidden. 「隠している秘策や本心」を指す。

📝 Example Sentences

彼は試合の前に決して自分の手の内を見せない。
He never reveals his tricks before the match.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "手の内"!

相手に_______を見せてはいけない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「手の内を見せる」は、自分の秘密や戦略を相手に明かすという意味で使われます。
English: "手の内を見せる" means to reveal one's secrets or strategies to the opponent.
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