noun
inner palace of Edo Castle; shogun's harem
Historical term for the women's quarters in Edo Castle where the shogun's wife, concubines, and female servants lived. Often appears in period dramas and historical contexts.
See also: 江戸城
大奥は江戸城の女性たちの居住区だった。
The Ōoku was the living quarters for the women of Edo Castle.
時代劇では大奥の権力
Power struggles within the Ōoku are often depicted in period dramas.