奥

奥

"奥" (おく, oku): Inner part, interior, depth, or the back/hidden area of something.

The word '奥' is used to refer to the inner or deeper part of a room or space, beyond what is immediately visible.

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.

Here, '奥' indicates the metaphorical depth within someone's heart or emotions, suggesting something that is hidden or not immediately apparent.

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.

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.

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.