noun, takes genitive case の

  1. inner thoughts, real intention, inmost heart, one's mind.

noun, adverb

  1. at heart, deep down, on the inside.

noun

Mathematics.
  1. inner center (center).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
内心 ないしん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

inside, within, between
ナイ うち ダイ (2nd, N3)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)