noun
intention; personal opinion; one's real intent
Refers to what someone really thinks or intends, often in contrast to their outward words or official stance. Used in formal or written contexts.
彼の内意を確かめる必要がある。
We need to ascertain his real intention.
公式声明と内意は異なる場合がある。
The official statement and the personal opinion may differ.
Compound of 内 (inside, private) and 意 (mind, thought). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally conveys 'inner thought' or 'private intention'.