noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
somewhat thick; on the thick side
Describes something that is thicker than average or thicker than expected, but not extremely thick. Often used when comparing or specifying a preference.
Please cut this bread on the thick side.
厚めのコートを着て出かけた。
I went out wearing a somewhat thick coat.
Standard spelling using the kanji for 'thick' plus the suffix め.
Ateji spelling; rarely used and not recommended for learners.
Formed from the adjective stem 厚 (あつ) + the suffix め, which adds the meaning of 'somewhat' or 'tending toward'. The suffix め is commonly attached to adjective stems to indicate a moderate degree.