秘話
Meanings
1
secret story; untold episode
Refers to a story or episode that is not widely known, often with historical or personal significance. Common in titles like 歴史の秘話 or 皇室の秘話.
This book is a collection of secret stories from the Warring States period.
He told a secret story that he had only shared with his family.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の秘話the untold story behind 〈事〉
I heard the untold story behind the founding of this company.
- 秘話を明かすto reveal a secret story
He revealed the untold story behind the making of the film.
- 秘話が明らかになるfor a secret story to come to light
The long-hidden secret story finally came to light.