Translation of Japanese word "酸っぱい" to English
酸っぱい
すっぱい
[suppai]
IPA: /sappai/
Meaning
AdjectiveTasting of acidity.
How to use
酸っぱい (suppai) — 'sour / acid'. 酸っぱいレモン — sour lemon.
🇬🇧 English
sour
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 酸っぱい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): すっぱい
Romaji Transcription: suppai
Example Sentences
このリンゴは酸っぱい。
このりんごはすっぱい。
This apple is sour.
このレモンは酸っぱい。
このれもんはすっぱい。
This lemon is sour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "酸っぱい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "酸っぱい" means "sour" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "酸っぱい"?▼
The word "酸っぱい" is read as "すっぱい" (suppai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "酸っぱい"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a sour taste.".
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