ピリ辛(から)

ぴりから
adjective (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)
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