No. 1,407 in Japanese
奥
"奥" (おく, oku): Inner part, interior, depth, or the back/hidden area of something.
In a sentence
この部屋の奥には秘密の扉があります。
At the back of this room, there is a secret door.
The word '奥' is used to refer to the inner or deeper part of a room or space, beyond what is immediately visible.
彼女の心の奥にある感情がわからない。
I cannot understand the feelings deep in her heart.
Here, '奥' indicates the metaphorical depth within someone's heart or emotions, suggesting something that is hidden or not immediately apparent.
山の奥には美しい温泉があります。
Deep in the mountains, there is a beautiful hot spring.
In this sentence, '奥' is utilized to describe a location that is far or deep in the area of the mountains, suggesting a place that requires effort to reach.
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