Japanese

おおおく
Meaning: the inner chambers of the castle in 江戸; the military ruler's women's quarters
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
奥

Example sentences

At a museum exhibit, I learned about life in 大奥.
江戸時代、奥勤めの女中は大奥で将軍家に仕えた。
In early modern Japan, women in inner-quarter service worked in the inner palace and served the ruling military household.

Usage Notes

A historical term for the women-only inner quarters of the castle in 江戸 where the military ruler's wife, concubines, and attendants lived.

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