How to say "dense" in Japanese

• 濃密のうみつCommon
  na-adjectiveCovers the core 'dense' sense of something thick and densely concentrated, and extends to rich flavour or colour and a figuratively deep, intense quality; think of dense air or a rich, concentrated atmosphere.
• 濃厚のうこうCommon
  na-adjectiveIts senses are richness and strength: rich flavour or colour, strong odours, heavy or thick consistency as in soup or makeup. For densely packed things it is seldom the word you want.
  味あじも濃厚のうこうで、炒め物いためもの、スープなど中華ちゅうか料理りょうりに深ふかみを与あたえます。↗

  It also has a strong flavour, and adds depth to Chinese food such as soups and stir-fries.

Both can describe rich flavour or colour, but 濃密 is the word for the core 'dense' sense of thick, closely packed things and deep intensity, while 濃厚 suits strong flavours, odours, and thick soups or makeup.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 濃密のうみつdense
• 濃厚のうこうrich (flavor, color, etc.)
• 密みつdense
• もうもうdense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.)
• 稠密ちゅうみつdense
• 鬱然うつぜんdense (vegetation)
• 物わかりが悪いものわかりがわるいdense
• 鬱蒼うっそうthick
• 愚鈍ぐどんstupid
• 深いふかいdense
• 濃いこいthick (consistency)
• 濃ゆいこゆいthick (consistency)