noun
psychological depiction of a literary character
A literary term referring to the portrayal of a character's inner thoughts, feelings, and psychological state.
この小説は内面描写が巧みで、登場人物の心情がよく伝わってくる。
This novel excels at psychological depiction, conveying the characters' emotions vividly.
心理描写 is a broader term for psychological description in general, while 内面描写 specifically focuses on the inner life of a literary character.
Compound of 内面 (inner side, inner life) and 描写 (depiction, portrayal).