Lingakuしょっぱい
Frequency rank: 15,938. – 15,997.
- saltyword usually written using kana alone
- calculating; stingyword usually written using kana alone
- scowling; grimacing; frowningword usually written using kana alone
- hoarseword usually written using kana alone
- inferior; poor; boring; dullcolloquialismword usually written using kana aloneorig. sumo term meaning "weak"
adjective (keiyoushi)
Forms
- しょっぱいFrequency rank: 15,938. – 15,997.
- 塩っぱい【しょっぱい】Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- salty
- calculating; stingy
- scowling; grimacing; frowning
- hoarse
- inferior; poor; boring; dull
This meaning refers to the taste of food that has a high concentration of salt. It's often used to describe the flavor of certain dishes or snacks.
This meaning describes a person who is careful and often frugal with their resources, particularly money. It can have a negative connotation, suggesting someone who is overly reserved or greedy.
He has a calculating nature, so he won't lend money to his friends.
This meaning refers to a facial expression that shows disapproval, anger, or displeasure, often as a reaction to something unpleasant.
This meaning describes a rough or strained voice, often due to illness, shouting, or overuse.
This meaning refers to a lack of quality or excellence, suggesting that something is substandard, uninteresting, or unengaging.
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