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VocabJLPT N2
spicy
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. spicy
  2. 2. hot
  3. 3. salty
  4. 4. harsh (criticism)
Describes a spicy or hot flavor, like the heat from chili peppers or strong seasoning. It is one of the basic taste words in Japanese and is very commonly used when talking about food. Be careful not to confuse it with another reading of the same kanji that means "painful" or "difficult."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder if that wasabi in the back of the fridge is still spicy.

Sentence 2

An announcement at the venue warned, "This product is extremely spicy — please use caution."

Sentence 3

That said, spicy food really does stimulate your appetite, doesn't it?

Sentence 4

I heard someone at the next table say "That's super spicy, watch out!"

Sentence 5

The president declared, "The market is looking for bold, spicy flavors."