Translation of Japanese word "辛い" to English
辛い
からい
[karai]
IPA: /karai/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf, pertaining to, or containing spice.
How to use
辛い (karai / tsurai) — 'spicy / salty / harsh / painful (homophone)'. 辛いカレー — spicy curry. Note: Read tsurai when meaning painful/hard.
🇬🇧 English
spicy / hot
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 辛い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): からい
Romaji Transcription: karai
Example Sentences
私は辛いものが好きです。
わたしはからいものがすきです。
I like spicy things.
彼女は辛いラーメンを食べた。
かのじょはからいらーめんをたべた。
She ate a spicy ramen.
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Frequency rank: #879 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "辛い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "辛い" means "spicy / hot" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "辛い"?▼
The word "辛い" is read as "からい" (karai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A feeling of spiciness or a preference for spicy things.".
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