pungent taste; spicy/hot flavor
Refers to a sharp, hot, or spicy taste, such as from chili peppers, wasabi, or strong spices. Often used in contrast to sweet or mild flavors.
See also: 辛味
This curry has too strong a spicy taste.
If you don't like pungent flavors, please omit the chili pepper.
Standard kanji spelling for the phrase.
Kana spelling of the adjective part; common in informal writing.
Compound of 辛い (からい, 'spicy, hot') + 味 (あじ, 'taste'). The phrase is transparent and follows standard adjective-noun modification.