Having a hot, spicy flavor that causes a burning or piquant sensation (e.g., from chili peppers).
このカレーは辛いから、牛乳を少し入れて食べた。
This curry is spicy, so I added a little milk before eating it.
辛いラーメンを食べたら汗が止まらなかった。
After eating the spicy ramen, I couldn't stop sweating.
唐辛子を入れすぎて料理が辛くなった。
I put in too many chili peppers and the dish became very spicy.
Tasting salty; having a strong saltiness.
塩を入れすぎてスープが辛くなってしまった。
I added too much salt and the soup turned out salty.
古い漬物は辛くてそのままでは食べられないことがある。
Old pickles can be so salty that you can't eat them as is.
このソースは辛いというよりしょっぱく感じる。
This sauce tastes more salty than spicy to me.
Harsh or severe (criticism, punishment, or treatment); severe and emotionally difficult to endure.
上司の辛い指摘で自分の仕事の未熟さを痛感した。
My boss's harsh remarks made me painfully aware of my inexperience at work.
彼女は辛い言葉を浴びせられても、黙って受け止めた。
Even when she was showered with harsh words, she accepted them in silence.
学校の罰があまりに辛く感じられる生徒もいる。
Some students feel that the school's punishments are too severe.
Emotionally or physically painful; bitter; difficult to endure—describes a tough or distressing situation.
病気の間は毎日が辛かったが、家族の支えで乗り越えられた。
Every day was tough during my illness, but I got through it with my family's support.
失恋してから数ヶ月は本当に辛い時期だった。
The months after the breakup were truly a painful time.
仕事と介護を両立するのは辛いが、やりがいもある。
Balancing work and caregiving is tough, but it can also be rewarding.