Quick answer
辛 is the kanji for "Hot / Spicy / Acrid". A common reading is から.い (karai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hot / Spicy / Acrid
Also : Hot · Spicy · Acrid · Bitter
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
Learn 辛 with Spaced Repetition
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