Meaning

Primary

Depths

Alternative

Bottom

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Something is in the interior AND the bottom? Why, it's in the very depths! And if it's in the interior and bottom of you, then it's at the bottom of your heart!

Reading

おくそこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You learned them when you learned the kanji, so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

心の奥底でほくそ笑みました。

I chuckled from the depths of my heart.

Kanji Composition