Reading and meaning
- Reading
- したごころ
- Romaji
- shitagokoro
- Meaning
- secret intention, ulterior motive
- Word type
- noun
Example sentences
彼の親切には、何か下心があるのではないかと疑ってしまう。
I cannot help but suspect that his kindness may have an ulterior motive.
寄付を申し出た彼の下心を、委員会は見抜いていた。
The committee had seen through his ulterior motive in offering the donation.
