激辛(げきから)

げきから
adjective-na, noun
extremely spicy; super hot
1. extremely spicy; super hot
Describes food that is intensely spicy or hot. A colloquial intensified form of 辛い, commonly used in food culture and marketing.
この激辛(げきから)ラーメンは本当(ほんとう)に辛(から)い。
This super-spicy ramen is really hot.
激辛(げきから)料理(りょうり)に挑戦(ちょうせん)してみた。
I tried challenging myself with extremely spicy food.
このカレーは激辛(げきから)で有名(ゆうめい)だから、苦手(にがて)な人(ひと)はやめたほうがいい。
This curry is famous for being extremely spicy, so people who can't handle it should avoid it.

A popular compound of 激(げき) (extreme) + 辛(から) (spicy). Widely used in Japanese food culture, especially on menus, food packaging, and TV shows featuring spicy food challenges. Functions as a na-adjective modifier or noun.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 激辛(げきから)ラーメン — super-spicy ramen
  • 激辛(げきから)カレー — extremely hot curry
  • 激辛(げきから)料理(りょうり) — intensely spicy food
  • 激辛(げきから)チャレンジ — spicy food challenge

RELATED TERMS:

  • 辛口(からくち) — spicy/dry (for food or drink); milder than 激辛(げきから)
  • 大辛(おおから) — extra spicy; a step below 激辛(げきから) on many menus
  • 甘口(あまくち) — mild (opposite end of the spiciness scale)
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