ホントの所ところMeaningsExpressionAdverb1. in truth; in actuality; at heartExpressionNoun2. the truth; the real storyOther readings本ほん当とうのところ本ほん当とうの所ところKanji used所placeExamples1本ほん当とうの所ところを読よみとらなきゃ。Read between the lines.