内心

ないしん

innermost thoughts, real intention, inmost heart

Also:at heart, inner center (centre)

What does 内心 mean?

内心 is a Japanese noun meaning innermost thoughts, real intention, inmost heart in English. It can also be translated as at heart, inner center (centre) depending on context. It is written as 内心 in kanji, ないしん in hiragana, and naishin in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

政治家は決して内心を見せない。

Politicians never tell us their inner thoughts.