English–Japanese
“sour” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisuppai
Example
このレモンは酸っぱいです。ko no re mo n wa su ppa i de su
This lemon is sour.
How to say “sour” in Japanese
“Sour” in Japanese is 酸っぱい (suppai).
Describes the tangy, acidic quality of food or drink, often contrasted with sweetness.
Example sentences with 酸っぱい
このヨーグルトは酸っぱいです。ko no yō gu ru to wa su ppa i de su
This yogurt is sour.
酢を入れすぎると、料理が酸っぱくなります。su o i re su gi ru to ryō ri ga su ppa ku na ri ma su
If you add too much vinegar, the dish becomes sour.
Tips for using 酸っぱい
- In English, tart can sound milder than sour and tangy can suggest a lively sharpness, while 酸っぱい (suppai) is the ordinary Japanese adjective for the taste itself.