No. 4,890 in Japanese
甘辛い
Sweet and spicy or sweet and salty.
In a sentence
このソースは甘辛い味で美味しいですね。
This sauce has a sweet and spicy taste, which is delicious.
Describes the flavor profile of a sauce combining sweetness and spiciness.
彼の性格は甘辛いところがあると思います。
I think his personality has both soft and sharp qualities.
Metaphorically describes someone's personality combining gentleness and sharpness.
甘辛い物語が人生を教えてくれることが多い。
Bittersweet stories often teach us life lessons.
Uses '甘辛い' to express the contrast inherent in emotional or life situations.
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