Word details
辛い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 辛い.
Dictionary
Entry
1
spicy; hot
Examples
私は辛い食物はあまり好きではない。
I don't care too much for hot food.
2
salty
3
harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); strict
4
painful; bitter; difficult; tough
Examples
彼女は多くの辛い思いを経験してきた。
She has gone through many difficulties.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
辛
spicy, bitter, hot, acrid
7 strokesFrequency 1,607JLPT N2Grade 8
On
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Kun
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