JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
内心
True inner thoughts, real feelings, or inwardly.
Readings
Noun, Adverb
"Inner Thoughts" / "Secretly"
Describes genuine feelings or thoughts kept hidden within the heart, often contrasting with outward behavior.
Example
A 大丈夫 ？ 顔色 が 悪い よ 。
B ええ 、 大丈夫 です 。 （ 内心 、 すごく 焦って いる 。）
[A:] Are you okay? You look pale. [B:] Yes, I'm fine. (Inside, I'm totally panicking.)
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