ulterior motive in Japanese
ulterior motive in Japanese is 下心, 他心, 他意.
ulterior motive in Japanese
下心
Pronounced: shitagokoro
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
他心
Pronounced: tashin
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
他意
Pronounced: tai
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
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What is "ulterior motive" in Japanese?
"ulterior motive" in Japanese is 下心, 他心, 他意.
How do you pronounce 下心?
"ulterior motive" in Japanese is 下心, pronounced "shitagokoro".
Are there other ways to say "ulterior motive" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "ulterior motive": 下心, 他心, 他意.
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