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下心, したごころ
- shitagokoro
JLPT LEVEL 1
Definition
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- secret intention
- ulterior motive
Definition
- kanji "heart" radical at bottom
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Examples of 下心,したごころ in a Sentence
| 彼はあの女性に下心を抱いている。 | He has designs on that girl. |
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| 君は安心していい。この寄付をすることについて、私にはなんら下心はない。 | You may rest assured; I have no ulterior motive in making this donation. |
| キャサリンが新車を買うように父にねだった時には下心があったのだ。彼女は自分が乗りまわすことができると思ったから。 | Catherine had an ulterior motive when she urged her father to buy a new car. She hoped that she'd be able to drive it herself. |
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