1.
thick; fleshy; substantial
Describes something that is thick and substantial in flesh or material, often used for food items like meat, fish, or vegetables with a satisfying thickness.
Literally 'flesh-thick' (肉 flesh/meat + 厚 thick). Primarily used to describe food that is satisfyingly thick or fleshy, but can also be used for leaves, fabrics, and other materials.
Common collocations
- 肉厚なステーキ: thick steak
- 肉厚な椎茸: thick shiitake mushrooms
- 肉厚な切り身: thick fillet
- 肉厚の葉: fleshy leaves (of a succulent, etc.)
Usage
Almost always used as a positive descriptor, implying quality, substance, and satisfaction. Very common in food reviews, restaurant descriptions, and cooking contexts. Can function as a な-adjective (肉厚な) or as a noun referring to the thickness of the flesh/material (肉厚がある).