下心 (したごころ): meaning and examples
Key takeaways
下心 (したごころ) means hidden motive / secret intention.
See example sentences below.
Japanese word 下心: hidden motive / secret intention. Meanings and example sentences.
下心 (したごころ) means hidden motive / secret intention.
See example sentences below.
hidden motive / secret intention
彼の言葉には何か下心がある。
Translation
There is some hidden motive behind his words.
下心なしで助けてくれた。
Translation
He helped me without any hidden intention.
Kanji 下: below, down, descend, give, low, inferior
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