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ここだけの話 (koko dake no hanashi)

November 7, 2022

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Yomi

ここだけのはなし

Rōmaji

koko dake no hanashi

Type

idiom

Literal Meaning

a talk only in here

Meaning

Just between you and me

Antonym

公の話

Additional Info

It is used when one gives away secret information to particular persons only, or to everyone in the world.

Example

ここだけの話、あやとたけるって付き合っているらしいよ。
Just between you and me, I’ve heard that Aya and Takeru are dating.

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