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piquant in Japanese

piquant in Japanese is 辛い — piquant means causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.

piquant in Japanese

辛い
adj
Pronounced: karai
Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]

What does "piquant" mean?

  1. adj Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
  2. adj Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
  3. adj Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
  4. adj Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot.
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What is "piquant" in Japanese?

"piquant" in Japanese is 辛い. piquant means: Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.

How do you pronounce 辛い?

"piquant" in Japanese is 辛い, pronounced "karai".

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