noun
other intention; ulterior motive; hidden purpose
Often used in negative constructions like 他意はない to deny having any hidden agenda or ill will. Can also refer to malice or ill will in certain contexts.
彼の言葉に他意はないと思う。
I don't think there is any hidden meaning in his words.
その質問には他意はありません。
There is no ulterior motive behind that question.
Compound of 他 (other) and 意 (mind, intention). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of 'other intention'.