Kanji for "Spicy"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "spicy". The most popular choice is shown first.

辛

Top pick

spicy, bitter, hot, acrid

Reading: shin

7 strokes

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Related kanji for "spicy"

辣

spicy

ratsu

14 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for spicy?

The most common kanji for "spicy" is 辛, read as shin. It means spicy, bitter, hot. Related kanji: 辣 (spicy).

How many strokes does 辛 have?

辛 has 7 strokes.