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からい (adjective)

Spicy.

💬 Example

"この料理は少しからいです。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'CAR' (ka) driving over 'RYE' (rai) bread that has been covered in hot sauce. The car (ka) is spicy (karai)!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'atsui' for spicy food. → からい (karai)

Saying 'karai deshita' for 'it was spicy'. → からかったです (karakatta desu)

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