濃淡
Meanings
2
depth of flavor; complexity; strength and weakness
Extended use for flavor, describing richness, subtlety, or the interplay of strong and mild notes.
This soup has a complex flavor that keeps it interesting.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に濃淡をつけるto add shading/gradation to something
This painting uses color gradation to create a sense of depth.
- 〈物〉の濃淡を楽しむto enjoy the depth or complexity of a flavor
You can enjoy the depth and complexity of flavor in this wine.
- 〈物〉に濃淡があるto have shading or variation in intensity
The light in the photo has beautiful gradation.
- 濃淡をつけて〈動詞〉to do something (e.g. draw, paint) with varying shades
I painted it with watercolors, using shading for depth.