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piquant in Japanese

piquant in Japanese is 辛い — piquant means sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.

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 Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
  2. adj Lively and interesting in an attractive way.
  3. adj Pleasantly sharp or tangy to the taste.
  4. adj Hot and burning to the taste, as with chilli or strong spices.
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What is "piquant" in Japanese?
"piquant" in Japanese is 辛い. piquant means: Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
How do you pronounce 辛い?
"piquant" in Japanese is 辛い, pronounced "karai".
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