spicy in Japanese
spicy in Japanese is 辛い, スパイシー, とげのある — spicy means containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
spicy in Japanese
辛い
Pronounced: karai
辛い
Pronounced: karai
(of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
スパイシー
Pronounced: supaishī
(of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
とげのある
Pronounced: togenoaru
(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
辛口
Pronounced: karakuchi
(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
刺激的
Pronounced: shigekiteki
(internet slang) Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
What does "spicy" mean?
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adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
"The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water."
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adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.
"The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce."
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spicy in a sentence
- The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water.
- She prefers mild sauces over anything too spicy.
- The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce.
- Their group chat gets pretty spicy once politics comes up.
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What is "spicy" in Japanese?
"spicy" in Japanese is 辛い, スパイシー, とげのある. spicy means: Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
How do you pronounce 辛い?
"spicy" in Japanese is 辛い, pronounced "karai".
How do you use "spicy" in a sentence?
Example: "The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water." In Japanese, "spicy" is 辛い, スパイシー, とげのある.
Are there other ways to say "spicy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "spicy": 辛い, スパイシー, とげのある, 辛口, 刺激的.
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