Meaning

Primary

Confession

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

To announce something and make it white is to make a confession. Think of a completely blank sheet of paper - your confession clears all the announcements from the sheet of paper, making it white.

This word is often used when someone confesses romantic feelings for someone else.

Reading

こくはく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

僕には告白する勇気はありません。

I don't have the courage to confess.

今までに何回自分から告白したことある?

How many times have you confessed your feelings to someone first?

彼女はついに自分のしたことを告白しました。

She finally confessed what she had done.

Kanji Composition