ないしん

内心

inner thoughts; real intention; inmost heart; one's mind

N5Common wordNoun
Noun, No-adjective
inner thoughtsreal intentioninmost heartone's mind
Noun, Adverb
at heartdeep downon the inside
Noun
inner center (centre)

Example Sentences

政治家は決して内心を見せない。

Politicians never tell us their inner thoughts.

(かれ)は自信ありげに(みえる)えたが、内心は全然違(ちがう)っていた。

He looked confident but his inner feelings were quite different.

彼女は関心のないような(かお)をしているが、内心はとても喜んでいるようだ。

She looks indifferent but deep down she's very pleased.