Lingaku奥【おく】
Frequency rank: 659. – 660. (for form おく: 621.)
- inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart); recesses; heart
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest)
- back (of a house, drawer, etc.)
- bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
- recesses; heart
This meaning refers to a location that is more protected or hidden from the outside. It's often used in the context of spaces that are not immediately visible or accessible.
This meaning indicates the rear or less accessible part of an object or space, often implying storage or areas that are not frequently used.
This usage conveys a figurative sense, referring to the deepest feelings or emotions one holds, often used in discussions about sincerity or truth.
In this context, it refers to the profound or hidden aspects of a person's emotional state or mind, indicating depth and complexity.
Generated collocations (experimental)
おく奥にいれる入れるto put insideおく奥のほう方the inner partおくふかく奥深くdeep withinおくゆき奥行きdepth (as in a measurement)こころのおく心の奥the depths of one's heartおくさま奥様wife (used respectfully)おく奥とね利根deep regions of the Okitama areaへや部屋のおく奥the back of the roomおく奥のへや部屋the inner roomおく奥のほうがく方角the direction to the backおく奥にひめる秘めるto conceal deep inside
Example sentences
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Near the west side of the park there's a lot of noise from the road, but when you go into the park you can't hear it any more.
I have a facial boil. There's a painful lump at the back of one nostril.
If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.
In the middle of the wall at the back of the room is a large window.
They were suddenly aware of a noise in the back of the room.
He disappeared into a dark corner at the back of the shop.
He that hears much and speaks not at all shall be welcome both in bower and hall.