noun

  1. secret intention, ulterior motive.
  2. kanji "heart" radical at bottom.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
下心 したごころ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

below, down, descend
カ した くだ.る (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
divining, fortune-telling, divination or katakana to radical (no. 25)
ボク うらな.う うらない (Kentei Pre-1)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)