Meaning

Primary

Dense

Alternatives

Thick, Deep, Strong

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an  on the end, meaning it's probably an adjective. The kanji means dense, and this can also mean dense or thick in some contexts, like if you’re describing fog, or body hair! More generally, it can be used for anything that’s highly concentrated, so you can use it for things like deep colors, or strong coffee too!

Reading

こい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What’s the most dense thing you can think of? A (). Children are so full of joy, you can practically see how dense, thick and concentrated the joy is.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 濃い色

    dark color

    濃い味

    strong flavor

    濃い内容

    rich in content

Context Sentences

私は彼の髪は濃い紫色にしようかなって思ってるんだよね。

I’m thinking of dyeing his hair a deep purple.

Kanji Composition