アクの強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | アクの強い | アクの強くない |
| Polite | アクの強いです | アクの強くないですalso アクの強くありません |
| Past polite | アクの強かったです | アクの強くなかったですalso アクの強くありませんでした |
| Past | アクの強かった | アクの強くなかった |
| Te-form | アクの強くて | アクの強くなくて |
| Adverbial | アクの強く | |
| Conditional | アクの強ければ | アクの強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | アクの強かったら | アクの強くなかったら |
harsh tasting; strongly alkaline
Describes food or drink with a sharp, bitter, or alkaline taste, often from plant compounds like tannins. Used for vegetables, tea, or wild plants.
See also: アクが強い
strong-willed; idiosyncratic; individualistic
Figurative use describing a person's personality or style as having a strong, distinctive, sometimes difficult character. Often implies a rough edge or lack of smoothness.
These wild vegetables are harsh-tasting, so please boil them well before eating.
I don't like strongly astringent tea.
He has a strongly idiosyncratic personality, but there's something likable about him.
All of that director's films are fiercely individualistic.
Common katakana spelling for アク, especially for the literal taste sense.
Kanji spelling; 灰汁 is the kanji for アク, but the katakana form is more common.
Phrase combining アク (harshness, astringency) with 強い (strong). アク is often written in katakana; the kanji 灰汁 is used but less common. The figurative sense extends the idea of a strong, sharp taste to personality.