also: しんみ
pungency; spiciness; sharp taste
Refers to a hot, sharp, or pungent taste, such as from chili peppers, wasabi, or mustard. Can also describe a salty or tangy kick in some contexts.
This curry is too spicy.
The pungency of the wasabi hits the nose.
Adding spiciness to this curry makes it more delicious.
This sauce has a strong spicy kick.
This dish has a spicy kick from ginger.
Alternate spelling using okurigana; common in everyday writing.