本ほん当とうのところ

expression, adverb

in truth; actually; at heart

Used adverbially to reveal one's real feelings or the true situation, often contrasting with outward appearances.

• 本ほん当とうのところ、彼かれはその仕し事ごとを引ひき受うけたくなかった。

  To tell the truth, he didn't want to take on that job.

• 本ほん当とうのところ、私わたしはまだ決きめていません。

  Actually, I haven't decided yet.

expression, noun

the truth; the real story

Used as a noun to refer to the actual facts or real situation, often in phrases like 本当のところを言う or 本当のところを知りたい.

• 彼かれは本ほん当とうのところを話はなそうとしなかった。

  He wouldn't tell the real story.

• 本ほん当とうのところを知しりたいなら、直ちょく接せつ聞きいてみて。

  If you want to know the truth, try asking directly.