辛い
からい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Spicy / Hot / Salty
Examples
辛いカレーを食べました。
I ate spicy curry.
📖 How to Use
「辛い」is an adjective meaning "Spicy / Hot / Salty." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「辛い」is read as「からい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「辛い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「辛い」mean in Japanese?+
「辛い」means "Spicy / Hot / Salty". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「辛い」?+
「辛い」is read as「からい」.
Is 「辛い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「辛い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「辛い」?+
辛いカレーを食べました。 — I ate spicy curry.
Practice 「辛い」 with spaced repetition