奥おく向むき

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

inner part of a house; private quarters

Refers to the interior, private area of a traditional Japanese house, away from the entrance and public rooms. Often used in historical or architectural contexts.

• この屋や敷しきの奥おく向むきは、家か族ぞくだけが使つかう空くう間かんだった。

  The inner part of this mansion was a space used only by the family.

• 奥おく向むきの部屋へやは静しずかで落おち着ついている。

  The rooms in the private quarters are quiet and calming.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

family matters; household affairs; personal business

Used for private, internal family concerns, often contrasted with public or official matters. Can carry a slightly old-fashioned or formal tone.

• 奥おく向むきの話はなしだから、あまり外そとでは話はなさないでください。

  It's a family matter, so please don't talk about it much outside.

• 彼かれは奥おく向むきの事じ情じょうに詳くわしい。

  He is well-informed about household affairs.