辛い — meaning in English

English meaning

• hot adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
• piquant adj Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
• spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
• tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

Senses

辛い is used for these senses in English:

• hot (of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.
• piquant Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]
• spicy (of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
• tough (of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.

hot — full definition

1. adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
2. adj Very attractive or sexually appealing.
3. adj Extremely popular, in demand, or currently exciting.
4. adj Spicy or pungent in taste.
5. adj Live, active, or ready for use — for example, a hot microphone or a live electrical wire.

piquant — full definition

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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