English–Japanese
“spicy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikarai
Example
このカレーは辛いです。ko no ka rē wa tsura i de su
This curry is spicy.
How to say “spicy” in Japanese
“Spicy” in Japanese is 辛い (karai).
Describes a sharp heat in food that creates a strong sensation on the tongue.
Example sentences with 辛い
この料理は見た目より辛くて、驚きました。ko no ryō ri wa mi ta me yo ri tsura ku te odoro ki ma shi ta
This dish was spicier than it looked, so I was surprised.
Tips for using 辛い
- English uses hot for both temperature and spicy food, while Japanese distinguishes 熱い (atsui, "hot to the touch") from 辛い (karai, "spicy").