濃い

こい · koi · JLPT N3 · i-adj

strong

☕ Sounds like koi: koi carp are known for their strong, dense colours

濃 = 氵 water + 農 farming: water thickened by farm soil. Use it for strong coffee (濃いコーヒー), deep colours or heavy flavours. Its opposite is 薄い (usui), meaning thin or weak.

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