辣 — 14 strokes ／ Radical「辛」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 14 strokes ／ Radical「辛」
- On
- ラツ
- Kun
- から.い
- Meaning
- pungent; harsh
Origin
Spice plus tightening: a taste that stings the tongue — hence sharp and severe.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ラツ | 辣腕・辛辣 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 辛辣しんらつ
scathing; caustic
- 辣腕らつわん
shrewd competence
Example
作品は辛辣な批評を受けた。
The work drew scathing criticism.
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