Vocabulary

What does 内心 (ないしん, naishin) mean?

内心 (ないしん, naishin) means inner feelings, true thoughts; deep down.

Quick facts
Reading	ないしん
Romaji	naishin
Part of speech	noun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

内心ないしん

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnaishin

inner feelings, true thoughts; deep down

1noun · no-adjective inner thoughts; real intention; inmost heart
2noun · adverb at heart; deep down; on the inside
3noun inner center (centre)

Example sentences

彼女(かのじょ)は内心(ないしん)喜(よろこ)んでいた。
Inside, she was secretly pleased.
内心(ないしん)では不安(ふあん)を感(かん)じていた。
Inwardly, he felt anxious.

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