内心
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 内心
1
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
inner thoughts; real intention; inmost heart; one's mind
Examples
政治家は決して内心を見せない。
Politicians never tell us their inner thoughts.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
at heart; deep down; on the inside
3
Mathematics
inner center (centre)
Kanji in this Word
内
4 strokes
Frequency: 44
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
inside
within
between
among
house
home
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ナイ
ダイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いと
ただ
ち
のち
心
4 strokes
Frequency: 157
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
heart
mind
spirit
heart radical (no. 61)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こころ
-ごころ
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