1.
profound depths; mysteries; esoteric essence
The deepest, most hidden aspects of a subject or discipline. Often refers to knowledge or truths that are not easily accessible and require deep study to understand.
学問の深奥を極める。
To master the profound depths of a discipline.
自然の深奥にはまだ多くの謎がある。
There are still many mysteries in the profound depths of nature.
長年の研究を経て、ようやく哲学の深奥に触れることができた。
After years of research, I was finally able to touch upon the deeper mysteries of philosophy.
深奥 refers to the deepest, most hidden aspects of a subject — the profound mysteries that require deep study to reach.
COMPOUND:
深 (deep) + 奥 (inner depths, recesses).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 深奥を極める: to plumb the depths of
- 深奥に触れる: to touch upon the mysteries of
- 学問の深奥: the profound depths of a discipline
- 自然の深奥: the mysteries of nature
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 深遠: profound, far-reaching (emphasizes depth of thought; used for ideas or philosophy)
- 奥義: secret teaching, esoteric principle (used in martial arts or traditional arts)
REGISTER:
A literary and formal word. Rarely used in casual conversation. Common in academic writing, philosophy, and essays about the arts.