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pungent, spicy

JLPT N1 14 strokes
Kun'yomi
から.い
On'yomi
ラツ

辣 means "pungent, spicy". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 14 strokes. It is read から.い in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ラツ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 辣 mean?
辣 means "pungent, spicy". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 辣 have?
辣 is written in 14 strokes.
How is 辣 read?
It is read から.い in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ラツ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 辣?
辣 is a JLPT N1 kanji.