内幕
also: ないまく
Meanings
inside story; lowdown; inner workings
Refers to the hidden facts, real circumstances, or confidential details behind a public event or organization. Often used in journalism and business contexts.
The reporter is investigating the inside story of the incident.
A former employee who knows the inner workings of the company testified.
inner curtain (historical military)
Only with reading うちまく
Historical term for the inner curtain used in a military encampment. Contrasts with 外幕 (outer curtain). Only used with the reading うちまく.
See also: 外幕
In Sengoku-period encampments, the inner and outer curtains divided the sections.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の内幕を暴くto expose the inside story of an event or organization
The journalist exposed the inside story of the company.
- 内幕を知るto know the inside story
He knows the inner workings of the political world.
- 内幕を探るto probe or investigate the hidden details behind something
The investigator probed into the inner workings of the case.