noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; rather light; rather pale
Describes something that is on the thin, weak, light, or pale side. Often used for liquids, colors, or flavors.
This coffee is rather weak, isn't it?
Please make the tea weak.
薄めの色のカーテンを選んだ。
I chose curtains in a rather pale color.
I like light seasoning.
Please cut the onion rather thin.
I brewed the coffee weak.
薄め describes something on the thin, weak, or pale side, while 濃いめ describes the opposite — on the strong, thick, or dark side.
薄め (thinnish, weak, pale) is written and pronounced the same as 薄目 (narrowed or half-closed eyes), but they are unrelated meanings distinguished only by context.
薄め is a noun/adjectival noun meaning 'on the thin side', while 薄める is the transitive verb meaning 'to dilute' something, and learners often mix up their forms.
dilute; water down; thin; lighten · soften; weaken; tone down; temper
Standard kanji spelling.
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
Derived from the adjective 薄い (usui, 'thin') with the suffix め (me), which indicates a tendency or moderate degree.