light and shade; shade; gradation
Refers to variation in darkness, density, or intensity, especially in visual arts, printing, or color.
この絵は濃淡が美しい。
The shading in this painting is beautiful.
印刷の濃淡を調整する。
Adjust the print density.
depth of flavor; complexity; strength and weakness
Extended use for flavor, describing richness, subtlety, or the interplay of strong and mild notes.
このスープは味に濃淡があって飽きない。
This soup has a complex flavor that keeps it interesting.
This painting uses color gradation to create a sense of depth.
You can enjoy the depth and complexity of flavor in this wine.
The light in the photo has beautiful gradation.
I painted it with watercolors, using shading for depth.