Japanese phrase
___は辛いですか？ ___ wa tsura i de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ spicy?
When to use it
Asks whether a food has a hot, spicy flavor. This polite question is common when ordering food or checking an unfamiliar dish.
Example dialogue
このカレーは辛いですか？ ko no ka rē wa tsura i de su ka
Is this curry spicy?
はい、少し辛いです。 ha i suko shi tsura i de su
Yes, it is a little spicy.