Meaning of 奥 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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奥, 奧JLPT 3
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Kana Readingおく
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Romajioku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- interior; inner part; inside
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Example Sentences
奥, 奧, おく used in context
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この公園の西側に近いところは、道路の騒音も大きいが、奥にはいるともう聞こえない。
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.
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I have a facial boil. There's a painful lump at the back of one nostril.
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あお向けに寝ると、舌やノドチンコがノドの奥に下がるため、上気道が塞がりやすくなります。
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.
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In the middle of the wall at the back of the room is a large window.
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They were suddenly aware of a noise in the back of the room.
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The group was seated in the back of the restaurant.
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