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Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
somewhat strong; fairly strong; on the strong side
Describes something that is stronger, firmer, or more intense than average, but not extremely so. Often used to modify nouns like 味 (flavor), 風 (wind), 口調 (tone), etc.
This curry is on the spicy side.
The wind is fairly strong today, so the laundry might blow away.
Usage patterns
- 強めの〈物〉a somewhat strong/intense ~ (flavor, wind, tone, etc.)
This coffee has a fairly strong flavor.
- 強めに〈動詞〉to do something somewhat firmly/strongly
Please massage my shoulders a bit firmly.