告白

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 告白 is read as こくはく and means “confession” and “declaration of love”.
• Basic usage: It describes revealing a long-hidden secret and declaring romantic feelings toward a friend.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 秘密を告白する / 家族に告白する
  • Mark the content in 秘密を告白する and the recipient in 家族に告白する. It is not limited to declarations of love.