noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
strongish; somewhat strong; on the strong side
Describes something that is a bit stronger, thicker, or more intense than usual, often used for taste, color, or concentration. The suffix め adds the meaning 'a little' or 'somewhat'.
今日はコーヒーを濃いめに入れてください。
Please make the coffee a little strong today.
このカレーは濃いめの味付けだ。
This curry has a somewhat strong seasoning.
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.
Standard spelling; the suffix め is often written in kana.
Alternate kanji spelling using 目 for the suffix; less common but still seen.
Formed from the adjective 濃い (strong, thick) plus the suffix め, which indicates a moderate degree or tendency. The suffix め is commonly attached to the stem of adjectives to mean 'a little' or 'somewhat'.