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内幕 (うちまく, uchimaku) Japanese meaning: inside story | Kotomora
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The reporter is investigating the inside story of the incident.
A former employee who knows the inner workings of the company testified.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 の 内うち 幕まく を 暴あば く to expose the inside story of an event or organization
The journalist exposed the inside story of the company.
内うち 幕まく を 知し る to know the inside story
He knows the inner workings of the political world.
内うち 幕まく を 探さぐ る to probe or investigate the hidden details behind something
The investigator probed into the inner workings of the case.
Kanji 幕 curtain, bunting, act of play Related words· 6 内幕 emphasizes hidden or scandalous details behind a situation, while 内情 is a more neutral term for internal circumstances or affairs.
裏話 is a casual, often anecdotal behind-the-scenes story, whereas 内幕 suggests a more serious exposé of hidden facts.
内幕 emphasizes hidden facts or scandals within an organization, while 舞台裏 more broadly covers the unseen preparation or workings behind any event.
内幕 focuses on secret inner workings or an inside story, while 裏面 more broadly covers any hidden or less visible aspect.
Show 2 more 内幕 specifically means the hidden inside story of scandals or secret dealings, while 裏 more broadly covers anything not openly shown.
内幕 refers specifically to secret inside information about an affair, whereas 裏側 more broadly covers any hidden side, physical or figurative.
Etymology Compound of 内 (inside) and 幕 (curtain). Originally referred to the inner curtain of a military camp, later extended metaphorically to mean hidden or inside information.
