コクがある · godan verb (-ru, irregular)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | コクがある | コクがない |
| Polite | コクがあります | コクがありません |
| Past polite | コクがありました | コクがありませんでした |
| Past | コクがあった | コクがなかった |
| Te-form | コクがあって | コクがないで |
| Desire | コクがありたい | コクがありたくない |
| Volitional | コクがあろう | |
| Polite volitional | コクがありましょう | |
| Imperative | コクがあれ | コクがあるな |
| Conditional | コクがあれば | コクがなければ |
| Tara conditional | コクがあったら | コクがなかったら |
expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)
full-bodied; rich; robust in flavor
Describes a deep, rich, and satisfying flavor, often used for wine, sake, coffee, soup, or other foods/drinks with substantial body.
See also: コクのある
This wine is very full-bodied.
This miso soup is rich and delicious.
Usually written in kana; the katakana spelling is common and matches usual-kana usage.
Kanji spelling using 酷; rarely used and may be confused with other readings.
Kanji spelling using 濃; rarely used and may be confused with other readings.
The word コク (often written in katakana) is thought to derive from the kanji 酷 or 濃, both carrying meanings of intensity or thickness. The exact origin is uncertain, but it has become a common term in food and drink contexts to describe richness and body.