noun
chest and stomach; one's innermost being
Literally refers to the chest and stomach area; figuratively, it means the depths of one's heart or true feelings. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼の言葉は私の心腹に響いた。
His words resonated deep within me.
心腹を打ち明けて話し合った。
We opened up our innermost feelings and talked.