内緒
ないしょ
naisho
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 6 — supplementary

Quick answer

内緒 (ないしょ (naisho)) means "Secret". The reading is ないしょ (naisho). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Secret

Also : secrecy

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Example Sentences

内緒で抜け出した。

ないしょではけでした。

I sneaked out secretly.

Kanji in this word

内
Inside
Kunうち
Onない、だい
JLPT N3
緒
Beginning
Kunお、いとぐち
Onしょ、ちょ
JLPT N3

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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