Meaning of 辛い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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辛い, 鹹いJLPT 5
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Kana Readingからい
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Romajikarai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- spicy; hot
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- salty
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- tough (on someone); adverse; harsh
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Example Sentences
辛い, 鹹い, からい used in context
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Miscarriage is a heart-breaking experience.
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In hard times, in sorrowful times, let's try doing something for other people.
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自分に「できそこない」のレッテルを貼って生きていくのは辛いことだ。
It's hard to live with the knowledge that you are a failure.
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自分ができそこないであると気が付いたまま生きていくのは辛いことだ。
It's hard to live with the knowledge that you are a failure.
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A good purpose makes hard work a pleasure.
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It's not fair! I have to do the hard work!
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