The kanji 奥 generally conveys the idea of "inner," "interior," "depth," or "back." It suggests a location or space that is further inside, hidden, or less accessible. It can also imply profoundness or the core of something.

・On-yomi (音読み): オウ (ō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): おく (oku)

⚫︎奥さん Translation: Wife (often used to refer to someone else's wife) ⚫︎奥深く Translation: Deeply; profoundly ⚫︎奥の部屋 Translation: Inner room; back room

The kanji 奥 is a pictograph. It depicts a person or object inside a building or enclosed space. The top part represents the roof of a house, and the lower part is the inner area. This visual representation conveys the concept of "inside," "interior," or "depth."