JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
奥 — heart
- Reading
- オウ・おく・おく.まる・くま
- Meaning
- heart; interior
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
奥 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is オウ・おく・おく.まる・くま and it means heart; interior. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
奥 appears in everyday japanese words such as 奥 (interior) and 奥さん (wife).
Japanese words containing 奥
Frequently asked questions
What does 奥 mean in Japanese?
奥 means heart; interior in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 奥 read?
奥 is read オウ・おく・おく.まる・くま. Reading it inside real words — 奥 and 奥さん — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奥 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 奥 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奥 in a word?
A common word containing 奥 is 奥 (おく) — "interior". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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