辛 辣(しんらつ)

しんらつ

na-adjective, noun

harsh; scathing; biting

language communication

1. harsh; scathing; biting

extremely harsh, sharp, or biting in criticism or commentary

辛辣(しんらつ)な意見(いけん)だ。

That's a harsh opinion.

彼女(かのじょ)は辛辣(しんらつ)な批評(ひひょう)で知(し)られている。

She is known for her scathing criticism.

記者(きしゃ)が政府(せいふ)の対応(たいおう)を辛辣(しんらつ)に批判(ひはん)した。

The journalist harshly criticized the government's response.

あの映画(えいが)のレビューは辛辣(しんらつ)なコメントであふれていた。

The reviews for that movie were full of scathing comments.

Describes speech, writing, or criticism that is extremely sharp and cutting. Stronger than 厳(きび)しい, it implies a deliberate, piercing quality. Often used in literary or journalistic contexts.

Common collocations

辛辣(しんらつ)な批判(ひはん): scathing criticism
辛辣(しんらつ)な意見(いけん): harsh opinion
辛辣(しんらつ)な言葉(ことば): biting words
辛辣(しんらつ)な皮肉(ひにく): biting sarcasm
辛辣(しんらつ)なコメント: harsh comment

Similar words

厳(きび)しい: strict, harsh — broader in usage and less literary
痛烈(つうれつ): devastating, severe — similar intensity but emphasizes the impact on the target
手厳(てきび)しい: severe, tough — more conversational than 辛辣(しんらつ)

Related Words

Compare: 厳(きび)しい (strict, harsh)

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