No. 2,316 in Japanese
こい
"こい" can mean "love" or "carp" depending on the context.
In a sentence
彼は濃い味の料理が好きです。
He likes rich-flavored dishes.
In this sentence, "濃い" means "rich" or "strong" and is used to describe the intensity of flavor in food.
彼のこい友情は感動的です。
His deep friendship is touching.
Here, "こい" (濃い) describes the intensity or depth of feelings, referring to a strong emotional bond.
魚がこいに向かって泳いでいます。
The fish are swimming toward the deep area.
In this context, "こい" (深い) can figuratively refer to a deep area, often associated with water or spaces.
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