noun

  1. true feelings, real intention, one's heart.
  2. one's right mind, one's senses, one's conscience.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
本心 ほんしん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

book, present, main
ホン もと まと (1st, N5)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)