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mental reservation
Noun
Japanese Meaning
話し手が本当に伝えたい意味を完全に表すために、通常は必要とされる単語や節を意図的に控える行為。 / 必要な表現要素をあえて省略することで、本来の意味を部分的に留保し、語意を隠す技法。
（ plural ）
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The act of holding back some word or clause which is necessary to convey fully the meaning really intended by the speaker, distinct from equivocation.
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When asked if he supported the proposal, he said yes with a mental reservation that he would review the details later.
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When asked if he supported the proposal, he said yes with a mental reservation that he would review the details later.
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