Last Updated :2025/11/23

truth be told

Interjection
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
実を言えば、見せかけを保つために隠していた本心や事実を正直に述べる際の表現 / 正直に申し上げると、内心で隠していた真実を明かすときに用いる表現
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正直に言うと、まだ報告書は終わっていませんが、みんなをがっかりさせたくなかったんです。

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(idiomatic) Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite. From if the truth should be told.

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truth be told

truth be told, I haven't finished the report, but I didn't want to disappoint everyone.

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truth be told, I haven't finished the report, but I didn't want to disappoint everyone.

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