心こころのどこかで

expression

deep down; in the back of one's mind; somewhere in one's heart

Used when a feeling, thought, or awareness exists at a subconscious or unexpressed level. Often implies that the person may not fully acknowledge it outwardly.

• 心こころのどこかで、彼かれの言こと葉ばが正ただしいと感かんじていた。

  Deep down, I felt that his words were right.

• 彼かの女じょは心こころのどこかで、もう一いち度ど会あいたいと思おもっている。

  Somewhere in her heart, she wants to see him again.