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honne

a mean african american (or like hes just REALLY BLack) who likes to say the n word a lot for no good reason. he enjoys hacking in roblox in his free time and has a goku desktop background picture.
honne is such a loser
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tatemae and honne

Meaning Public Face and Private Face in Japanese Society from Japanese. Tatemae is to do and say what your family, friends, peers, coworkers and others in society expect you to do and say versus Honne is to express your true opinions or feelings by saying or doing them. In context is only acceptable in several settings including but not limited to at home with your family, with close friends and when you're drunk at a bar after work with your coworkers.
I will do my duty and refrain from speaking is Tatemae. If not expressing my true feelings is Honne. "My hobby is reading the air and refraining from speaking" - Christopher Bevins as Japan, Hetalia Axis Powers Season One episode 4 2009 C.E. Thus is Tatemae and Honne.
by TheHeroKing April 22, 2023
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Japanese etiquette tatemae & honne

Japanese etiquette tatemae & honne -

Japanese culture, honne & tatemae are concepts that describe the difference between one's true feelings & public behavior. Honne (本音) refers to one's true thoughts & feelings, while tatemae (建前) is the outward facade or social behavior presented to others. This distinction is important for understanding Japanese social interactions and maintaining harmony within group-oriented society.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Honne (本音) - True Feelings:

Honne represents a person's genuine thoughts, emotions, and intentions.

It is often kept private, especially in public settings or with those outside one's close circle.

In some cases, honne might be shared with very close friends or family.

Tatemae (建前) - Public Face:

Tatemae is the public persona or behavior that is presented to the outside world.

It is often used to maintain harmony, avoid conflict, and uphold social norms.

Tatemae can involve being polite, indirect, or even making white lies to avoid causing offense or discomfort.
Japanese etiquette tatemae & honne - basically Japanese people are two faced .... opposite of chinese people who are more in your face new yorkish

In essence, understanding honne and tatemae is about recognizing that Japanese individuals may not always express their true thoughts and feelings directly, and that this is often a deliberate and culturally accepted practice
by Blu_leef July 6, 2025
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honemoon

It's not a real word. You mistakenly removed the wrong Y from the sentence.
"Your honeymoon is gonna be so amazing. The Y is silent"

In other words,
"our honeymoon is gonna be so amazing..."

and not,
"Your honemoon is gonna be so amazing..."
by defining_tiktok October 6, 2020
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George Hennen

An individual of Canada, allegedly, who is missing and unidentified/unknown.
Kyle: Do you know George Hennen?
Jesse: No, I havent seen him.
Kyle: Fuck eh, Im stoked to see G Henney though.
by Official Chucky September 4, 2017
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hanneke

Very rare to find. It is said to be a wonderful, independent woman. Probably very creative and has her own opinion. Can be found in shiny places filled with glow in the dark mushrooms, owls and overall happiness illuminating all that is lame.
`Wow, am I dreaming? Is that a real hanneke walking there? ´
by Ketelbinkie August 3, 2011
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hoenerd

Your dads a hoe and your mums a nerd they made you and now your a HOENERD
Hoe + Nerd = hoenerd
by I’m a dictionary 123456 March 15, 2018
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