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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
奥=
丿冂米大
丿 + 冂 + rice + big
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Deep inside the house.
Symbolism
Deep, mystery, inner. Represents hidden depth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Guiding to inner room
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
奥の手を出す
おくのてをだす
To play ones trump card
To use a hidden strategy
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
奥山に もみぢ踏み分け 鳴く鹿の 声聞く時ぞ 秋は悲しき
Poem #5 from Hyakunin Isshu
猿丸大夫Sarumaru Dayū
9th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
陸奥の しのぶもぢずり 誰ゆゑに 乱れそめにし われならなくに
Poem #14 from Hyakunin Isshu
河原左大臣Kawara no Sadaijin
9th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
世の中よ 道こそなけれ 思ひ入る 山の奥にも 鹿ぞ鳴くなる
Poem #83 from Hyakunin Isshu
皇太后宮大夫俊成Kōtaigōgū no Daibu Toshinari
12th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 奥 mean in Japanese?
奥 means heart, interior.
How do you read 奥?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: おく、おく.まる、くま (oku, okumaru, kuma).
How many strokes does 奥 have?
奥 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 奥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 奥 (heart, interior) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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