Kanji · N2 · 7 strokes
辛 / spicy
Kanji for spicy, bitter, or hot.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | から.い、つら.い、-づら.い、かのと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
辛 carries the meaning spicy, bitter, or hot.
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How to write 辛
Trace 辛 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 辛
辛勝しんしょうnarrow victory
香辛料こうしんりょうspice / spices / condiment
辛子からしmustard
辛抱しんぼうpatience / endurance / perseverance
辛いからいspicy / hot
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 辛 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
辛 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/辛
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