コクがある

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

Meanings

expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)

full-bodied; rich; robust in flavor

usually written using kana alone

Describes a deep, rich, and satisfying flavor, often used for wine, sake, coffee, soup, or other foods/drinks with substantial body.

Kanji

酷cruel, severe, atrocious
濃concentrated, thick, dark

Related words

濃のう厚こう
濃厚 is an adjective meaning 'rich and thick' in flavor or texture, often used for creamy or dense foods, while コクがある focuses on depth and body of flavor.
深ふかみがある
深みがある means 'has depth' in a broader sense, including flavor, character, or meaning, whereas コクがある is specifically about rich, full-bodied taste.

Written forms

コクがある
kana-only spelling
Usually written in kana; the katakana spelling is common and matches usual-kana usage.
酷こくがある
Kanji spelling using 酷; rarely used and may be confused with other readings.
濃こくがある
Kanji spelling using 濃; rarely used and may be confused with other readings.

Etymology

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.