English–Japanese

“chili pepper” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōgarashi

Example

唐辛子を細かく切ってください。tō gara shi o koma ka ku ki tte ku da sa i

Please chop the chili pepper finely.

Illustration for 唐辛子 (chili pepper)

How to say “chili pepper” in Japanese

“Chili pepper” in Japanese is 唐辛子 (tōgarashi).

Refers to a pungent pepper used to add heat and flavor to food, whether fresh, dried, or ground.

Full entry for 唐辛子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 唐辛子

炒め物に唐辛子を加えると、香りが引き立ちます。ita me mono ni tō gara shi o kuwa e ru to kao ri ga hi ki ta chi ma su

Adding chili pepper to a stir-fry brings out its aroma.

Tips for using 唐辛子

  • In American English, chili can mean a spicy stew as well as the pepper, so chili con carne names a dish rather than a type of pepper.

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