内緒
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Base noun form. Used to indicate something kept hidden or confidential. Often appears in phrases like 『内緒にする』 (naisho ni suru, 'to keep secret').
Theme
Two close friends, Mika and User, are chatting at a café about a surprise party they're planning for another friend.
内緒
ないしょ
secrecy / privacy / secret
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a secret 'inside' a 'chest' — 内 (uchi, 'inside') + 緒 (sho, 'cord / Thread') — like a hidden thread binding a secret. 'Inside chest' → 内緒 (naisho, 'secret').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『内緒』 (naisho, 'secret') is often used in casual settings to keep information private, such as surprise parties or personal matters. It's common to say 『内緒にしてね』 (naisho ni shite ne, 'keep it a secret, okay?').
Forms
Base: 内緒Base noun form. Used to indicate something kept hidden or confidential. Often appears in phrases like 『内緒にする』 (naisho ni suru, 'to keep secret').