No. 2,317 in Japanese
こってり
Rich, heavy, or thick (often used to describe flavors or textures).
In a sentence
このラーメンはこってりしていて、とてもおいしいです。
This ramen is rich and very delicious.
In this sentence, 'こってり' describes the richness or heaviness of the ramen's flavor or broth, indicating a full-bodied and strong taste that is typically satisfying.
彼の説明はこってりしていて、たくさんの情報が詰まっている。
His explanation is dense and packed with information.
Here, 'こってり' is metaphorically used to describe the explanation as dense and full of content, much like the rich flavor in the previous example.
暑い夏の日にこってりした料理を食べるのは少し重い感じがする。
Eating rich food on a hot summer day feels a bit heavy.
In this case, 'こってり' refers to rich and heavy food, suggesting it may be less appealing in hot weather due to its heaviness.
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