Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 大奥(おおおく) in Japanese

大奥
Kana Reading
おおおく
Romaji
ōoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

heart, interior

On'Yomi: オウ

Kun'Yomi: おく, おく.まる, くま

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

large, big

On'Yomi: ダイ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: おお-, おお.きい, -おお.いに

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