A1 Idiom Neutral

腹を割って話す

hara o watte hanasu

Speak frankly

Meaning

To speak openly and honestly, revealing true feelings.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the value of sincerity in a society that often uses 'tatemae'. Similar concepts of 'inner' vs 'outer' selves exist in Korea and China.

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Use with care

Don't use it too early in a relationship.

Meaning

To speak openly and honestly, revealing true feelings.

💡

Use with care

Don't use it too early in a relationship.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct idiom?

____を割って話す

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The idiom is '腹を割って話す'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct idiom? Choose A1

____を割って話す

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The idiom is '腹を割って話す'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's sincere.

Related Phrases

🔄

本音

synonym

True feelings

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心を開く

similar

To open one's heart

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