also: おうてい
noun
depths; deep interior
Refers to the innermost part of a physical space, such as a cave, forest, or building. Often used in descriptive or literary contexts.
洞窟の奥底には小さな湖があった。
At the depths of the cave there was a small lake.
noun
bottom of one's heart; innermost feelings
Used figuratively to express deep, hidden emotions or thoughts. Commonly appears in the phrase 心の奥底.
See also: 心の奥底
彼の言葉は心の奥底に響いた。
His words resonated deep in my heart.
心の奥底では、彼女も同じことを考えていた。
Deep down, she was thinking the same thing.
Compound of 奥 (oku, 'interior') and 底 (soko, 'bottom'). The reading おうてい is the on'yomi of the same characters, now rare.