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Kotomora

内うち懐ぶところ

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Meanings

1

noun

inside pocket; bosom

Refers to the inner pocket of a garment, especially a kimono or jacket, where items are kept close to the chest.

2

noun

real intentions; inner thoughts; true state of affairs

Figurative use: what one truly thinks or feels, often hidden from others. Common in expressions like 内懐を探る (to probe someone's real intentions).