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下心 (したごころ) — secret intention | JLPT N1 · Nihongo Circle

下心

したごころ

N1

noun

Meanings

1secret intention
2motive
3ulterior motive
4kanji "heart" radical at bottom

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Kanji in this word

下Below, Down, Descend3 strokes 心Heart, Mind, Spirit4 strokes

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