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What is the Kanji for 'Core' and 'Heart'? | 奥

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Core' and 'Heart', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Core' and 'Heart' is 奥.

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    Reading

    kunyomiおく

    oku

    onyomiおう

    ou

    Parts

    米Rice 大Big

    Example Word

    奥: interior. The Japanese noun '奥 (おく)' refers to the 'interior' or 'inner part' of something, often implying depth or a hidden area. It is commonly used to describe the back or deeper parts of a space, such as a room, house, or even a forest. For example: the interior of the house「家の奥」(いえのおく). It can also be used metaphorically to describe something profound or not easily understood, such as the depths of one's heart. For example: the depths of her heart「彼女の心の奥」(かのじょのこころのおく). This word carries a nuance of something being concealed or not immediately visible.

    Radical

    大

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    382

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 奥

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    大

    Meaning

    Big

Words Using 奥

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    奥

    Meaning

    Interior

    word

    奥様

    Meaning

    Wife

    word

    奥さん

    Meaning

    Wife

Kanji Related to 奥 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

Kanji Related to 奥 Through the Part 大

These 21 kanji contain the part 大 as well.

    kanji

    戻

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    奪

    Meaning

    Take by force, Rob

    kanji

    契

    Meaning

    Pledge

    kanji

    参

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    犬

    Meaning

    Dog

    kanji

    奈

    Meaning

    But, Nara

    kanji

    失

    Meaning

    Lose, Fault

    kanji

    奇

    Meaning

    Strange, Unusual

    kanji

    美

    Meaning

    Beautiful

    kanji

    漠

    Meaning

    Vague, Desert

    kanji

    央

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    奨

    Meaning

    Urge, Encourage

    kanji

    天

    Meaning

    Heaven

    kanji

    太

    Meaning

    Thick, Fat

    kanji

    器

    Meaning

    Vessel

    kanji

    奔

    Meaning

    Rush, Bustle

    kanji

    突

    Meaning

    Stab, Dash

    kanji

    因

    Meaning

    Cause

    kanji

    矢

    Meaning

    Arrow

    kanji

    臭

    Meaning

    Stinking, Bad smell

    kanji

    爽

    Meaning

    Refreshing

Learn the Kanji 奥

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What does 奥 mean?

奥 means 'Core' and 'Heart'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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