Quick answer
奥 is the kanji for "Heart". A common reading is おく (oku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Heart
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 奥 represents 'HEART'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of heart.
On-reading: おう — remember this sound by associating it with heart. Kun-reading: おく.
Example Sentences
山の奥に秘境があって、そこには観光客が来ないそうです。
やまのおくにひきょうがあって、そこにはかんこうきゃくがこないそうです。
There's a hidden place deep in the mountains where tourists apparently don't come.
奥深い問題に挑戦するには、基礎知識が必要不可欠です。
おくふかいもんだいにちょうせんするには、きそちしきがひつようふかけつです。
To challenge deep problems, foundational knowledge is absolutely essential.
Vocabulary using 奥
Learn 奥 with Spaced Repetition
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