1.
thick, dense
Having high concentration or intensity.
霧が濃い。
The fog is thick.
化粧が濃い。
The makeup is heavy.
2.
dark, deep (color)
Rich or intense in color.
濃い緑の葉。
Deep green leaves.
濃い色の服。
Dark-colored clothes.
この青はもう少し濃い方がいい。
This blue would be better a bit darker.
3.
strong (flavor)
Having a pronounced taste.
濃いコーヒー。
Strong coffee.
味が濃い。
The flavor is strong.
この味噌汁は少し濃いね。
This miso soup is a bit strong, isn't it.
濃い is an i-adjective meaning "thick," "dense," "dark" (color), or "strong" (flavor). It describes high concentration or intensity.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 濃く
- Noun form: 濃さ (thickness, density)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 濃い味: strong/rich flavor
- 濃いコーヒー: strong coffee
- 濃い色: dark color
- 化粧が濃い: heavy makeup
- 関係が濃い: close relationship
CONTRAST:
- 濃い: thick, dense, strong, dark
- 薄い: thin, light, weak, pale
USAGE: Can describe physical properties (density, color) or abstract qualities (relationships, experiences).