sour in Japanese
sour in Japanese is 酸っぱい, すっぱい — sour means having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
sour in Japanese
酸っぱい
Pronounced: suppai
すっぱい
Pronounced: suppai
What does "sour" mean?
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adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
"The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy."
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adjective Spoiled or gone bad from fermenting.
"The milk had gone sour after sitting out all day."
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adjective Unpleasant, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.
"He gave a sour look when his suggestion was rejected."
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noun A cocktail made with a spirit, citrus juice, and sugar.
"He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar."
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sour in a sentence
- The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy.
- The milk had gone sour after sitting out all day.
- He gave a sour look when his suggestion was rejected.
- Relations between the two neighbors turned sour after the fence dispute.
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What is "sour" in Japanese?
"sour" in Japanese is 酸っぱい, すっぱい. sour means: Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
How do you pronounce 酸っぱい?
"sour" in Japanese is 酸っぱい, pronounced "suppai".
How do you use "sour" in a sentence?
Example: "The lemonade was too sour for the kids to enjoy." In Japanese, "sour" is 酸っぱい, すっぱい.
Are there other ways to say "sour" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sour": 酸っぱい, すっぱい.
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