うちわ

内輪

family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); one's fellows; in-group

N5Common wordNoun
Noun, No-adjective
family circleone's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.)one's fellowsin-group
Noun, No-adjective
private mattersinternal affairs
Na-adjective, No-adjective, Noun
conservative (e.g. estimate)moderate
Noun
pigeon toe (walking)in-toeing

Example Sentences

その浮気は内輪(うちわ)の秘密だ。

That love affair is a family secret.

ごく内輪(うちわ)の集まりなのです。

It's quite an informal meeting.

どんな(いえ)にも内輪(うちわ)の悩みはあるものだ。

There is a skeleton in every closet.

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