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What does 下心 (したごころ, shitagokoro) mean?

下心 (したごころ, shitagokoro) means hidden agenda, ulterior motive.

Quick facts
Readingしたごころ
Romajishitagokoro
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
したごころ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshitagokoro

hidden agenda, ulterior motive

Example sentences

  • There was an ulterior motive behind his kindness.

  • I want to deal with people without any ulterior motives.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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