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秘奥 (ひおう, hiou) Japanese meaning: secrets | Kotomora

秘ひ奥おう

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Meanings

1

secrets; mysteries; hidden depths

Refers to profound, hidden truths or esoteric knowledge, often in spiritual, artistic, or technical contexts. Somewhat literary.

彼かれは武ぶ道どうの秘ひ奥おうを極きわめるために修しゅ行ぎょうを続つづけた。
He continued his training to master the hidden depths of martial arts.

Kanji

秘secret, conceal
奥heart, interior

Related words

秘ひ密みつ
秘密 is the common word for 'secret' in everyday contexts, while 秘奥 implies deeper, often esoteric or profound hidden knowledge.
奥おう義ぎ
奥義 refers specifically to the innermost secrets or ultimate techniques of an art or discipline, whereas 秘奥 can be broader, encompassing hidden truths in general.

Etymology

Compound of 秘 (hi, 'secret') and 奥 (ou, 'inner depths'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys 'hidden depths' or 'esoteric secrets'.

この書しょ物もつには人じん生せいの秘ひ奥おうが記しるされている。

This book records the mysteries of life.