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on the strong/dark/rich side; somewhat concentrated
Describes something that is slightly stronger, darker, or richer than standard — typically flavor, color, or makeup. The suffix 目 indicates 'leaning toward' or 'on the ... side.'
コーヒーは濃い目が好きだ。
I like my coffee on the strong side.
味付けを濃い目にしてください。
Please make the seasoning a bit stronger.
今日は濃い目のメイクで出かけることにした。
I decided to go out with slightly heavier makeup today.
Uses the suffix 目 attached to adjective stems to mean 'somewhat' or 'on the ... side.' The pattern Adj-stem + 目 is productive: 薄め (on the light/thin side), 甘め (on the sweet side), 大きめ (on the large side). Written with kanji as 濃い目 or in kana as こいめ. Commonly used when ordering food or drinks to specify preference. Opposite: 薄め (on the weak/light side).