濃厚|のうこうnoukou[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjectiverich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); heavy; thick (soup, makeup, etc.); dense
   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.
2. na-adjectiveprobable; (very) likely; strong (suspicion, sense, etc.); pronounced
   インサイダー取引いんさいだーとりひきに当あたる疑うたがいが濃厚のうこうになってきた。↗

   Suspicion that this amounts to insider trading has strengthened.
3. na-adjectivepassionate; sensuous; hot
   「学園がくえんの廊下ろうかで、濃厚のうこうなキスシーン・・・聞きいたぞ聞きいたぞ」「濃厚のうこうじゃなーい！話はなしに尾おひれ付ついてるって・・・」↗

   "A passionate kiss scene in a school corridor ... I've heard all about it!" "It wasn't passionate! That's an exaggeration..."

• Synonym濃いこいNeutralAdjective for strong colors and flavors; the most common everyday choice. 「濃厚」 is more written in register and also covers likelihood, as in 「敗色濃厚」.
• Synonym濃密のうみつWrittenWritten word for dense, fine texture or close, intimate relationships; 「濃厚」 leans toward rich flavors.
• SynonymリッチCasualColloquial loanword for wealth or a rich taste and mouthfeel; 「濃厚」 is more versatile.
• Synonym濃のうWrittenWritten prefix, as in 「濃紺」; 「濃厚」 is a standalone word.
• Related芳醇ほうじゅんWrittenWritten word for mellow, full-bodied flavor or aroma, especially of alcohol; 「濃厚」 is not limited to drinks.
• Antonym淡白たんぱくWrittenWritten word for light flavors or a plain, unattached personality; the opposite of 「濃厚」.
• Antonym希薄きはくWrittenWritten word for thin, dilute, or faint and lacking, as in weak enthusiasm; the opposite of 「濃厚」.

Use 「濃厚」 for rich flavors or high likelihood, as in 「濃厚なスープ」 and 「疑いが濃厚」. For everyday strength of color or taste pick 「濃い」; 「濃密」 covers density and close ties, 「芳醇」 suits mellow drinks, and 「淡白」 and 「希薄」 are the opposites.

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

1. 色いろ・味あじ・香かおりなどが濃こいこと。
2. 関係かんけいなどが密接みっせつなさま。
3. 何なんらかの要素ようそが強つよく感かんじられること。
4. 可能性かのうせいが高たかいこと。
5. 男女だんじょの仲なかが熱情ねつじょう的てきなさま。