Quick answer
辛 is the kanji for "Hot". The most common reading is から.い (karai). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Hot
Also : Spicy · Acrid · Bitter
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 辛 represents 'SPICY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of spicy.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with spicy. Kun-reading: から.い.
Example Sentences
辛いカレーを食べながら、汗をかいていました。
からいかれーをたべながら、あせをかいていました。
I was sweating while eating spicy curry.
辛い経験を乗り越えることで、人間として成長できます。
つらいけいけんをのりこえることで、にんげんとしてせいちょうできます。
By overcoming painful experiences, you can grow as a human being.
Vocabulary using 辛
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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