奥 底(おくそこ)

おくそこ

noun

depths, innermost part, bottom of one's heart

literary

1. 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(こころ)の奥底(おくそこ)に不安(ふあん)がある。

There is anxiety deep in my heart.

記憶(きおく)の奥底(おくそこ)から懐(なつ)かしい思(おも)い出(で)がよみがえった。

A nostalgic memory resurfaced from the depths of my memory.

彼女(かのじょ)は笑顔(えがお)の奥底(おくそこ)に深(ふか)い悲(かな)しみを隠(かく)していた。

She was hiding deep sadness behind her smile.

奥底(おくそこ) combines 奥(おく) (interior, depths) and 底(そこ) (bottom), emphasizing the very deepest part.

Common collocations

心(こころ)の奥底(おくそこ): the depths of one's heart
記憶(きおく)の奥底(おくそこ): the depths of one's memory
意識(いしき)の奥底(おくそこ): deep in one's consciousness
奥底(おくそこ)に秘(ひ)める: to harbor deep within
奥底(おくそこ)から: from the very depths

Usage

Most commonly used with abstract nouns like 心(こころ) (heart), 記憶(きおく) (memory), and 意識(いしき) (consciousness). It suggests something hidden, buried, or not easily accessible — deeper than 奥(おく) alone.

Related Words

Related: 奥(おく) (interior, depths)

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Added 2026.2.20 19:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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