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depths, innermost part, deep recesses
The deepest or most hidden part of something, whether physical (a cave, forest) or abstract (the heart, mind, memory). Often used for feelings or thoughts that are buried deep within.
心の奥底に不安がある。
There is anxiety deep in my heart.
記憶の奥底から懐かしい思い出がよみがえった。
A nostalgic memory resurfaced from the depths of my memory.
彼女は笑顔の奥底に深い悲しみを隠していた。
She was hiding deep sadness behind her smile.
奥底 combines 奥 (interior, depths) and 底 (bottom), emphasizing the very deepest part.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 心の奥底: the depths of one's heart
- 記憶の奥底: the depths of one's memory
- 意識の奥底: deep in one's consciousness
- 奥底に秘める: to harbor deep within
- 奥底から: from the very depths
USAGE:
Most commonly used with abstract nouns like 心 (heart), 記憶 (memory), and 意識 (consciousness). It suggests something hidden, buried, or not easily accessible — deeper than 奥 alone.