奥 行(おくゆ)き

おくゆき

noun

depth (of a room or object)

1. depth, distance from front to back

The measurement from the front to the back of an object, room, or space. Also used figuratively to describe richness or profundity.

この棚(たな)の奥行(おくゆ)きは30センチです。

This shelf has a depth of 30 centimeters.

部屋(へや)は狭(せま)いが奥行(おくゆ)きがある。

The room is narrow but has depth.

この写真(しゃしん)は奥行(おくゆ)きのある構図(こうず)で、遠近感(えんきんかん)がよく出(で)ている。

This photo has a composition with depth, and the sense of perspective comes through well.

Etymology

奥(おく) (interior/deep) + 行(ゆ)き (going). Literally "going to the back."

Usage

Primarily a spatial measurement term used in architecture, furniture, and interior design. Also used figuratively: 奥行(おくゆ)きのある作品(さくひん) (a work with depth/complexity) or 奥行(おくゆ)きのある味(あじ) (a flavor with depth).

When shopping for furniture or appliances in Japan, the three standard dimensions are: 幅(はば) (width), 高(たか)さ (height), and 奥行(おくゆ)き (depth).

Common collocations

奥行(おくゆ)きがある: to have depth
奥行(おくゆ)き30センチ: 30cm deep
奥行(おくゆ)きのある: with depth (modifier)
奥行(おくゆ)きを出(だ)す: to create a sense of depth

Related Words

Compare: 深度(しんど) (depth)

Compare: 立体感(りったいかん) (three-dimensionality)

Related: 遠近法(えんきんほう) (perspective (in art))

Related: 遠近感(えんきんかん) (sense of perspective)

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Added 2026.2.8 13:54 · Revised 2026.10.10 15:54

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