expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
full-bodied; rich; robust (flavor)
Describes food or drink with deep, satisfying flavor; often used for wine, sake, coffee, soup, etc.
See also: コクがある
This wine has a very full-bodied flavor.
The key to making a rich soup is to simmer it slowly.
Usually written in kana; the katakana spelling is common for emphasis or in food/drink descriptions.
Kanji form using 酷; rarely used and may be confused with other readings.
Kanji form using 濃; rarely used.
Derived from the noun コク (body, richness of flavor) + the possessive particle の + ある (to exist). The noun コク is often written in katakana and is related to the kanji 酷 (severe, intense) or 濃 (thick, concentrated), but the exact derivation is uncertain.