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.'
心の底から感謝する。
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
心の底では不安を感じていた。
Deep down, I was feeling anxious.
彼が無事だと聞いて、心の底からほっとした。
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 心の底から (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.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 心の底から願う (to wish from the bottom of one's heart)
- 心の底から喜ぶ (to rejoice from the bottom of one's heart)
- 心の底では思っている (to think deep down)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 本心: one's true feelings — focuses on what one genuinely thinks
- 心底: from the bottom of one's heart — a more literary synonym, used adverbially