辛口

からくち
Frequency:
1

A dry taste (e.g., of sake or wine) — indicating less sweetness and a sharper flavor profile.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

このワインは辛口で、魚料理に合う。

This wine is dry and goes well with fish dishes.

辛口の日本酒を一合ください。

Please give me one cup of dry sake.

辛口の白ワインを選んだ。

I chose a dry white wine.

2

Refers to someone who likes (dry) alcoholic drinks or to a preference for dry drinks — i.e., a person who prefers dry sake/wine or the preference itself.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

彼は辛口で、日本酒をよく飲む。

He prefers dry drinks and often drinks sake.

あの店は辛口の品ぞろえが多く、辛口好きには嬉しい。

That shop has many dry options and is pleasing for those who like dry drinks.

3

A salty taste — indicating a strong salty flavor; in some contexts '辛口' can mean savory or salty rather than dry.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

このスナックは辛口で塩分が強めだ。

This snack is spicy/salty with a strong saltiness.

味付けが辛口なので、ご飯がよく進む。

The seasoning is on the salty side, so it goes well with rice.

4

Harsh or scathing — describing criticism or comments that are sharp and severe.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

映画評論家の辛口のレビューが話題になった。

The critic's scathing review of the film became a topic of discussion.

彼女は辛口のコメントで知られている。

She is known for her sharp remarks.

辛口の意見も参考になることがある。

Sometimes harsh opinions can be useful.