内心
Meanings
Noun
No-adjective
1. inner thoughts; real intention; inmost heart; one's mind
Noun
Adverb
2. at heart; deep down; on the inside
Noun
3. inner center (centre)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
ないしん
Used in vocabulary
外面如菩薩内心如夜叉
looking gentle and beautiful like a bodhisattva on the outside but, being wicked and frightening like a demon on the inside
Expression
Examples3
政治家
Politicians never tell us their inner thoughts.
彼
He looked confident but his inner feelings were quite different.
彼女
She looks indifferent but deep down she's very pleased.