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辛
spicy · hot · harsh · painful
N2On: しんKun: から、つら
Memory Aid
The top part (立) looks like a standing chili pepper, and the bottom part (十 with a line) depicts a mouth burning intensely, causing tears or sweat.
'からい' — Imagine a 'KARAOKE' night where everyone is sweating because the food is super SPICY.
Vocabulary
辛いからいspicy, hot (taste)
辛いつらいpainful, hard, bitter (experience)
辛口からくちdry (sake/wine), salty, outspoken
辛党からとうperson who likes dry/salty food/drinks
辛勝しんしょうnarrow victory
Example Sentences
このカレーはとても辛いです。
This curry is very spicy.
毎日勉強するのは辛いことですが、頑張ります。
Studying every day is tough, but I will do my best.
彼は辛口のコメントで有名です。
He is famous for his outspoken comments.
試合は辛勝に終わった。
The game ended in a narrow victory.