心(こころ)の底(そこ)

こころのそこ
noun
bottom of one's heart; the depths of one's feelings
emotion
1. bottom of one's heart; the depths of one's feelings
The deepest part of one's emotions or thoughts. Used to emphasize the sincerity or intensity of a feeling, often with the particle から (from) to mean 'from the bottom of one's heart.'
心(こころ)の底(そこ)から感謝(かんしゃ)する。
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
心(こころ)の底(そこ)では不安(ふあん)を感(かん)じていた。
Deep down, I was feeling anxious.
彼(かれ)が無事(ぶじ)だと聞(き)いて、心(こころ)の底(そこ)からほっとした。
When I heard he was safe, I felt truly relieved from the bottom of my heart.

Usage

Most commonly used with the particle から to form 心(こころ)の底(そこ)から (from the bottom of one's heart). Also used with では to express hidden or deep-seated feelings that may not be outwardly shown.

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Synonym: 心底(しんそこ) (literary synonym)
Related: 本心(ほんしん) (true feelings)
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Added 2026.3.13 15:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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