also: ないまく
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.
会社の内幕を知る元社員が証言した。
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
戦国時代の陣営では、内幕と外幕で区画を分けていた。
In Sengoku-period encampments, the inner and outer curtains divided the sections.
The journalist exposed the inside story of the company.
He knows the inner workings of the political world.
The investigator probed into the inner workings of the case.