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Definition and meaning of 辛い - からい in Japanese

からい辛い
karai

N4

1.spicy

Adjective

このカレはとても辛いです。
This curry rice is very spicy.
2.strict, severe

Adjective

部長は僕の仕事に辛い評価を出したんだ。
My manager was very critical in his evaluation of my work.
つらい辛い
tsurai

N4

1.difficult, harsh

Adjective

この仕事は辛いです。
This work is harsh.
つらい辛い
tsurai

N4

1.having a strong, pungent taste.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

この唐辛子はとても辛いです。
This chili pepper is very spicy.
辛い料理が好きですか?
Do you like spicy food?
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2.spicy or hot in flavor.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

このラーメンはとても辛いです。
This ramen is very salty.
辛い味が好きですか?
Do you like spicy flavors?
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3.harsh, severe, or strict.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

先生からの辛い批判は私を傷つけた。
The harsh criticism from the teacher hurt me.
彼は辛い罰を受けるべきだと思う。
I think he should receive a severe punishment.
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4.experiencing pain, bitterness, difficulty, or toughness.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

今日の試験はとても辛いです。
Today's exam is very tough.
彼女の言葉は辛いですね。
Her words are bitter.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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辛い からい
辛い つらい
辛い つらい

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