辣
辣
14 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
pungent
spicy
harsh
cruel
severe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
から.い
Common Words
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bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
Examples
彼の辛らつな言葉が彼女を傷つけたようだ。
His sharp words seemed to hurt her.
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Chinese onion (Allium chinense); Chinese scallion; Kiangsi scallion; rakkyo
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Abbreviation
pickled Chinese onion
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Food, cooking
chili oil mixed with chopped garlic, onions, etc.
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