How to say spicy in Japanese

からいkarai Inflection

adjective:

  • spicy; hot
  • salty
  • harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); strict
  • painful; bitter; difficult; tough 辛い【つらい】

Example Sentences

辛くてtsurakute刺激shigekino多いooiものmonoha食べないtabenaiようにyouni
You shouldn't eat anything spicy.
韓国kankoku料理ryouriha一般的にippantekini辛いtsurai
Korean food is generally very hot.
韓国kankoku料理ryouriha香辛料koushinryounoきいたkiitaajideよくyoku知られているshirareteiru
Korean food is noted for its spicy flavor.
ときどきtokidokiwatashiha辛くてtsurakuteスパイスSUPAISUnoきいたkiitaものmonowo食べtabeたくtakuなるnaru
Every now and then I like to have hot and spicy food.
できるだけdekirudake辛くtsurakuしてshiteくださいkudasai
Make it as spicy as you can.

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