1.
full of ingredients; loaded with toppings; hearty
Describes a dish, especially soups, stews, or sandwiches, that contains an abundance of solid ingredients. A positive descriptor suggesting a generous, satisfying meal.
具だくさんの味噌汁を作った。
I made miso soup loaded with ingredients.
この弁当は具だくさんで食べごたえがある。
This boxed lunch is packed with ingredients and very filling.
寒い日には具だくさんのシチューが体を温めてくれる。
On cold days, a hearty stew full of ingredients warms you up.
USAGE:
具だくさん is a な-adjective used almost exclusively to describe food. It has a strongly positive connotation, suggesting generosity, heartiness, and home-style cooking.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 具だくさんの味噌汁 (miso soup loaded with ingredients)
- 具だくさんのサンドイッチ (loaded sandwich)
- 具だくさんのカレー (curry full of ingredients)
- 具だくさんの鍋 (hot pot with plenty of ingredients)
WORD FORMATION:
具 means "ingredients" or "fillings" (as in 具材). だくさん is a variant of 沢山 (plenty), with the initial た becoming だ through sequential voicing (連濁).