Spicy in Japanese

"spicy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

辛い

karai

辛spicy, bitter+いnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "spicy". The most common choice is shown first.

辛

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spicy, bitter, hot, acrid

Reading: shin

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of punishment tool. Bitter.

What it carries

Spicy, patience, bitter. Represents bitterness.

Related kanji for "spicy"

辣

spicy

ratsu

Combines 'spicy' (辛) with 'bundle' (束), representing strong, stimulating spiciness. Also used for harsh words.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for spicy?

The most common kanji for "spicy" is 辛, read as shin. It means spicy, bitter, hot. Related kanji: 辣 (spicy).

How many strokes does 辛 have?

辛 has 7 strokes.