濃(こ)い味(あじ)

こいあじ
noun
strong flavor; rich taste
1. strong flavor; rich taste; bold taste
Food or drink that has an intense, pronounced flavor — whether salty, sweet, savory, or otherwise strong in taste.
濃(こ)い味(あじ)が好(す)きだ。
I like strong flavors.
この料理(りょうり)は濃(こ)い味(あじ)だから、ご飯(はん)が進(すす)む。
This dish has a strong flavor, so it goes well with rice.
関東(かんとう)の料理(りょうり)は濃(こ)い味付(あじつ)けで知(し)られているが、最近(さいきん)は薄味(うすあじ)を好(この)む人(ひと)も増(ふ)えている。
Kanto cuisine is known for its strong seasoning, but recently more people prefer lighter flavors.

A common culinary term for food with intense, pronounced flavors. 濃(こ)い means thick, dense, or strong; 味(あじ) means taste or flavor.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 濃(こ)い味付(あじつ)け: strong seasoning
  • 濃(こ)い味(あじ)が好(す)き: to like strong flavors
  • 味(あじ)が濃(こ)い: the flavor is strong
  • 濃(こ)いめの味(あじ): on the stronger side (in flavor)

CONTRASTS:

  • 濃(こ)い味(あじ) ↔ 薄(うす)い味(あじ)/薄味(うすあじ): strong flavor vs. light/mild flavor
  • 濃(こ)い味(あじ) ↔ 淡白(たんぱく)な味(あじ): strong flavor vs. bland/subtle flavor

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese regional cuisine varies in flavor intensity. 関東(かんとう) (Kanto/Tokyo area) cooking is generally associated with stronger, saltier flavors, while 関西(かんさい) (Kansai/Osaka area) cooking is known for lighter, 出汁(だし)-based seasoning, though this distinction is a generalization.

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