オウ, オク, おく.まる, くま

heart, interior

JLPT0 G13 S0 F5000

The relevant seal inscription form is # (act jointly) + an element combining 釆 scattered seeds (→ fine objects) and roof/building → people searching for a small object in the *deep*, winding recesses of a structure (compare and ) → *recesses* (of a valley); *depths*; *secret*; *inner part*; *in one's heart* → *obscure*; *mysterious*; *profound*. Also, *corner*, *back room* and *wife* (← woman kept in seclusion).

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