noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
light flavor; lightly seasoned
Describes food or seasoning that is mild, not strongly flavored or salty. Often used for soups, broths, and regional cuisine.
関西では薄口の味付けが好まれる。
In Kansai, lightly seasoned flavors are preferred.
この味噌汁は薄口で飲みやすい。
This miso soup is light and easy to drink.
noun
light soy sauce
Abbreviation of 薄口醤油. A lighter-colored, saltier soy sauce common in Kansai cooking.
See also: 薄口醤油
煮物には薄口を使うと色がきれいに仕上がる。
Using light soy sauce for simmered dishes gives a nice color.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Only when written 薄口
Used for porcelain, ceramics, or similar items that are thinly made and delicate. Restricted to the 薄口 spelling.
この茶碗は薄口で、とても繊細な作りだ。
This tea bowl is thin and very delicately made.
Compound of 薄 (usu, 'thin, light') + 口 (kuchi, 'mouth, taste'). The kanji 淡 can also be used for the 'light flavor' sense.