(ちゅうから)

ちゅうから
noun, no-adjective
medium-hot; mildly spicy
food
1. medium-hot; mildly spicy; medium spiciness
A level of spiciness between mild and hot. Commonly used to label the spice level of curry roux, instant noodles, and other food products in Japan.
中辛(ちゅうから)カレー(つく)
To make medium-spicy curry.
このラーメン中辛(ちゅうから)(ねが)いします。
I'd like this ramen medium-spicy, please.
If you're not good with spicy food, you should start by trying medium-hot.

中辛(ちゅうから) refers to a medium level of spiciness, between mild and hot. Very commonly seen on food packaging in Japan.

Etymology

(ちゅう) (middle) + (から) (spicy).

Spiciness scale

Usage

  • カレールー (curry roux) — 中辛(ちゅうから) is the most popular level in Japan
  • ラーメン (ramen) — spice level at restaurants
  • (なべ) (hot pot) — soup base spiciness

Typically used as a modifier: 中辛(ちゅうから)〜 or 中辛(ちゅうから)カレー.