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Kanji Detail for 辛 - "sharp, spicy, bitter, painful"

  • Meaning

    辛 means "sharp, spicy, bitter, painful."

    1. Spicy - Refers to the taste of something that is hot and spicy.

    2. Painful - Refers to something that is difficult or unpleasant.

    3. Pepper - Refers to one of the spices used in cooking.

    4. Sin - Refers to an act that is considered wrong or immoral.

    5. Barely - Refers to something that is done with great difficulty or just barely achieved.

    6. Eighth - Eighth of the Ten Celestial Stems. Fourth in rank or order.

    7. Metal - Element of Metal in the Five Elements.

    8. West - West in the eight directions.

  • Onyomitip
  • Kunyomitip
  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

Sentences including

  • He lived a hard life.

  • He was patient.

  • Make it as spicy as you can.

  • Just a little more patience.

  • We are barely above want.

  • He went through a very hard time.

  • You must persevere before you can succeed.

  • Everybody had a hard time.

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