奥
Kanji · N2
奥 / heart
Kanji for heart or interior.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おく、おく.まる、くま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
奥 carries the meaning heart or interior.
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Common compounds with 奥
奥深いおくぶかいprofound / deep
奥底おくそこdepths / deep place
奥さんおくさんwife / your wife / his wife
奥様おくさまwife / your wife / his wife
奥おくinner part / interior / back
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