There is a small shrine deep in the forest.
An old photo came out from the back of the drawer.
inner room; living quarters at the back
Specifically the private living area of a traditional Japanese house, located away from the entrance. Often used in the phrase 奥の間.
I showed the guest into the inner room.
recesses of the mind; bottom of one's heart; hidden depths
Abstract use: the deep, hidden, or true part of one's mind, heart, or an art. Common in expressions like 心の奥 and 言葉の奥.
I could sense deep sadness behind his words.
Deep down, she was thinking the same thing.
There is a bookshelf at the back of the room.
We went deeper into the forest.
A voice could be heard from deep inside the house.
I put it away at the back of the drawer.
Deep in my heart, I had been sad the whole time.
表 refers to the front, public-facing rooms of a traditional house, in contrast to 奥, the private inner living quarters.
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
depths; deep interior · bottom of one's heart; innermost feelings
depth; length (front to back)
back tooth; molar
remote mountain; mountain recesses
interior; hinterland; remote back region
late-growing rice · late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers · late bloomer; late developer
lady; nobleman's wife
refined; elegant; graceful; cultivated · modest; reserved; restrained; self-effacing
colophon; imprint; publication information
inner sanctuary; inner shrine; holy of holies
lie deep inside; extend far back
rear shrine; inner shrine
inner palace area of Edo Castle; shogun's living and working quarters
rear right; right-hand back
innermost secrets of a discipline; esoteric teachings
official seal
inner wall; inner rockface
inner garden; backyard garden
true intention; real motive
colophon; postscript; publication details
rear shrine
left back; left rear