大内

This is the 4455th most frequent Japanese word.

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大内

"大内" (Ōuchi) can mean "inner part" or "inner area," and it is also a Japanese surname.


In this sentence, "大内" is used as a surname referring to a specific individual.

大内さんは親切な方ですね。

Mr./Ms. Ōuchi is a kind person.


Here, "大内" is used as a term denoting the central or inner area of the castle.

その城の中心部は大内と呼ばれています。

The central part of that castle is called Ōuchi.


In this context, "大内" metaphorically represents the inner or central aspect of a person.

彼の大内にある深い秘密を知りたい。

I want to know the deep secrets within his inner self.