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告白
kokuhaku
Description
「告白」は、好きな人に自分の気持ちを伝えることです。
"告白" means telling someone you like how you feel.
秘密や本当の気持ちを話す時にも使います。
It is also used when talking about secrets or true feelings.
Meanings
告白kokuhaku
confession of love to someone
彼に告白するつもりです。
I intend to confess to him.
告白kokuhaku
confessing a secret or true feelings
彼女は本当のことを告白した。
She confessed the truth.
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Notes
- Etymology
告 (tell) + 白 (state clearly); often used as 告白する with suru.
- Nuance
in daily conversation it usually means declaring romantic love, not a general confession.
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