ピリ辛(から)

ぴりから

no-adjective

mildly spicy

1. mildly spicy, slightly hot

Having a mild level of spiciness or heat. Used to describe food that has a pleasant kick without being overwhelmingly hot.

ピリ辛(から)の味噌(みそ)ラーメンを頼(たの)んだ。

I ordered the mildly spicy miso ramen.

このソースはピリ辛(から)で食欲(しょくよく)が出(で)る。

This sauce is mildly spicy and stimulates the appetite.

唐辛子(とうがらし)を少(すこ)し加(くわ)えてピリ辛(から)に仕上(しあ)げた。

I added a little chili pepper to give it a mildly spicy finish.

Usage

A common descriptor on menus and in food writing. ピリ is an onomatopoeic element suggesting a tingling, prickling sensation, and 辛(から) means spicy or hot. The compound specifically suggests a pleasant, mild level of spiciness rather than intense heat.

Common collocations

ピリ辛(から)味(あじ) (mildly spicy flavor)
ピリ辛(から)ソース (mildly spicy sauce)
ピリ辛(から)に仕上(しあ)げる (finish with a mild kick)
ピリ辛(から)料理(りょうり) (mildly spicy dish)

Related Words

Related: 辛(から)い (spicy, hot)

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