“Ulterior motive” in Japanese
Short answer
Ulterior motive in Japanese is “魂胆” (kontan). Full meaning: ulterior motive, plot, scheme; complicated circumstances, intricacies.
Other ways to say “Ulterior motive” in Japanese
一物
ichibutsu plot, ulterior motive, secret intention; thing, article; penis
下心
shitagokoro secret intention, ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
他意
tai other intention, hidden purpose, ulterior motive, ill will, malice
こんたん
kontan ulterior motive, plot, scheme; complicated circumstances, intricacies
他心
tashin other intention, secret purpose, ulterior motive, ill will, fickleness, double-mindedness
した心
shitagokoro secret intention, ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
イチモツ
ichimotsu plot, ulterior motive, secret intention; thing, article; penis
思惑
shiwaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
思わく
omowaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
おもわく
omowaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
おもはく
omowaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
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