“My age is a secret”
My online language class taught us how to reply with our age(s) in a sentence. We were also told that you could reply with "naisho" meaning secret if you weren't going to provide your age. However, I've not seen anywhere that uses this term in a sentence. How do say this correctly in Japanese and not just use a one word response of naisho? Such as "my age is a secret."
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My online language class taught us how to reply with our age(s) in a sentence. We were also told that you could reply with "naisho" meaning secret if you weren't going to provide your age. However, I've not seen anywhere that uses this term in a sentence. How do say this correctly in Japanese and not just use a one word response of naisho? Such as "my age is a secret."
translation phrases sentence
asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
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Have you tried to look up naisho (内緒) on a dictionary or online?
– Marco
Jan 28 at 4:54
I see what the word means, but would like to know how it would be used in a sentence, specifically "my age is a secret."
– Dan
Jan 28 at 5:24
@Dan If you're not aware, there are online dictionaries that will provide sample sentences. jisho.org/search/%E5%86%85%E7%B7%92%20%23sentence
– Keiki
Jan 28 at 13:46
That's a great site, was not aware of such a dictionary.
– Dan
Jan 31 at 0:59
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My online language class taught us how to reply with our age(s) in a sentence. We were also told that you could reply with "naisho" meaning secret if you weren't going to provide your age. However, I've not seen anywhere that uses this term in a sentence. How do say this correctly in Japanese and not just use a one word response of naisho? Such as "my age is a secret."
translation phrases sentence
asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
111
My online language class taught us how to reply with our age(s) in a sentence. We were also told that you could reply with "naisho" meaning secret if you weren't going to provide your age. However, I've not seen anywhere that uses this term in a sentence. How do say this correctly in Japanese and not just use a one word response of naisho? Such as "my age is a secret."
translation phrases sentence
translation phrases sentence
asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
111
asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
111
asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
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asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
111
asked Jan 28 at 4:24
DanDan
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Have you tried to look up naisho (内緒) on a dictionary or online?
– Marco
Jan 28 at 4:54
I see what the word means, but would like to know how it would be used in a sentence, specifically "my age is a secret."
– Dan
Jan 28 at 5:24
@Dan If you're not aware, there are online dictionaries that will provide sample sentences. jisho.org/search/%E5%86%85%E7%B7%92%20%23sentence
– Keiki
Jan 28 at 13:46
That's a great site, was not aware of such a dictionary.
– Dan
Jan 31 at 0:59
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Have you tried to look up naisho (内緒) on a dictionary or online?
– Marco
Jan 28 at 4:54
I see what the word means, but would like to know how it would be used in a sentence, specifically "my age is a secret."
– Dan
Jan 28 at 5:24
@Dan If you're not aware, there are online dictionaries that will provide sample sentences. jisho.org/search/%E5%86%85%E7%B7%92%20%23sentence
– Keiki
Jan 28 at 13:46
That's a great site, was not aware of such a dictionary.
– Dan
Jan 31 at 0:59
Have you tried to look up naisho (内緒) on a dictionary or online?
– Marco
Jan 28 at 4:54
Have you tried to look up naisho (内緒) on a dictionary or online?
– Marco
Jan 28 at 4:54
I see what the word means, but would like to know how it would be used in a sentence, specifically "my age is a secret."
– Dan
Jan 28 at 5:24
I see what the word means, but would like to know how it would be used in a sentence, specifically "my age is a secret."
– Dan
Jan 28 at 5:24
@Dan If you're not aware, there are online dictionaries that will provide sample sentences. jisho.org/search/%E5%86%85%E7%B7%92%20%23sentence
– Keiki
Jan 28 at 13:46
@Dan If you're not aware, there are online dictionaries that will provide sample sentences. jisho.org/search/%E5%86%85%E7%B7%92%20%23sentence
– Keiki
Jan 28 at 13:46
That's a great site, was not aware of such a dictionary.
– Dan
Jan 31 at 0:59
That's a great site, was not aware of such a dictionary.
– Dan
Jan 31 at 0:59
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内緒【ないしょ】 (naisho) functions as a simple noun (although it also works as a so-called "no-adjective"). You already know how to say "This is a pen" or "I am a student" in Japanese, right? Then you can employ the exact same grammar.
私【わたし】の年【とし】は内緒【ないしょ】です。
My age is a secret.
This is the "full" sentence, but people usually do not bother to repeat the topic (私の年) when it has been already clearly indicated in the previous question:
内緒です。
(It's) a secret.
And in casual speech, です is often omitted. So actually a one-word response is not bad in this case:
内緒。
(It's) a secret.
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
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Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
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@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
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内緒【ないしょ】 (naisho) functions as a simple noun (although it also works as a so-called "no-adjective"). You already know how to say "This is a pen" or "I am a student" in Japanese, right? Then you can employ the exact same grammar.
私【わたし】の年【とし】は内緒【ないしょ】です。
My age is a secret.
This is the "full" sentence, but people usually do not bother to repeat the topic (私の年) when it has been already clearly indicated in the previous question:
内緒です。
(It's) a secret.
And in casual speech, です is often omitted. So actually a one-word response is not bad in this case:
内緒。
(It's) a secret.
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
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Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
1
@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
add a comment |
内緒【ないしょ】 (naisho) functions as a simple noun (although it also works as a so-called "no-adjective"). You already know how to say "This is a pen" or "I am a student" in Japanese, right? Then you can employ the exact same grammar.
私【わたし】の年【とし】は内緒【ないしょ】です。
My age is a secret.
This is the "full" sentence, but people usually do not bother to repeat the topic (私の年) when it has been already clearly indicated in the previous question:
内緒です。
(It's) a secret.
And in casual speech, です is often omitted. So actually a one-word response is not bad in this case:
内緒。
(It's) a secret.
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
1
Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
1
@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
add a comment |
内緒【ないしょ】 (naisho) functions as a simple noun (although it also works as a so-called "no-adjective"). You already know how to say "This is a pen" or "I am a student" in Japanese, right? Then you can employ the exact same grammar.
私【わたし】の年【とし】は内緒【ないしょ】です。
My age is a secret.
This is the "full" sentence, but people usually do not bother to repeat the topic (私の年) when it has been already clearly indicated in the previous question:
内緒です。
(It's) a secret.
And in casual speech, です is often omitted. So actually a one-word response is not bad in this case:
内緒。
(It's) a secret.
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
内緒【ないしょ】 (naisho) functions as a simple noun (although it also works as a so-called "no-adjective"). You already know how to say "This is a pen" or "I am a student" in Japanese, right? Then you can employ the exact same grammar.
私【わたし】の年【とし】は内緒【ないしょ】です。
My age is a secret.
This is the "full" sentence, but people usually do not bother to repeat the topic (私の年) when it has been already clearly indicated in the previous question:
内緒です。
(It's) a secret.
And in casual speech, です is often omitted. So actually a one-word response is not bad in this case:
内緒。
(It's) a secret.
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
answered Jan 28 at 6:10
narutonaruto
160k8153299
160k8153299
1
Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
1
@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
add a comment |
1
Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
1
@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
1
1
Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
Why 内緒 and not 秘密(ひみつ)? Is it just a matter of usage? There's Are there differences in nuance and usage of 内緒, 秘密 and "Please keep it a naisho because it is a himitsu." (google), but I don't feel like I understand the difference and/or appropriateness.
– Pablo H
Jan 28 at 14:01
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
The 内 in 内緒 makes me think that it's more like saying "that doesn't concern you" rather than it being a "hush hush no-one must know" kind of thing, for which 秘密 would be more appropriate.
– Valdimar
Jan 28 at 15:00
1
1
@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
@PabloH Because the asker wanted to know how to use 内緒 :) In this case they're interchangeable. Basically 内緒 is only for personal secrets regarding one's privacy. You can say ピラミッドの秘密 but not ピラミッドの内緒 or such.
– naruto
Jan 28 at 20:08
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
Upon the initial posting, wasn't expecting any feedback whatsoever, certainly didn't expect it to be so constructive. Thank you to all the input, it's been very helpful!
– Dan
Feb 10 at 21:56
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Have you tried to look up naisho (内緒) on a dictionary or online?
– Marco
Jan 28 at 4:54
I see what the word means, but would like to know how it would be used in a sentence, specifically "my age is a secret."
– Dan
Jan 28 at 5:24
@Dan If you're not aware, there are online dictionaries that will provide sample sentences. jisho.org/search/%E5%86%85%E7%B7%92%20%23sentence
– Keiki
Jan 28 at 13:46
That's a great site, was not aware of such a dictionary.
– Dan
Jan 31 at 0:59