noun
ulterior motive; hidden agenda; secret intention
Refers to a hidden, often selfish or calculating intention behind seemingly innocent words or actions. Commonly used in negative contexts.
彼の親切には下心があると思う。
I think there's an ulterior motive behind his kindness.
下心が見え見えの
It was an invitation with an obvious hidden agenda.
noun
kanji 'heart' radical at bottom
Technical term for the 心 radical when it appears at the bottom of a kanji, as in 思 or 想. Not used in everyday conversation.
「思」の部首は下心です。
The radical of 思 is 下心 (the 'heart' radical at the bottom).