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spicy; severe
Kanji 2129

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Synopsis

Find out how 辣 lights food on fire, especially in Chinese dishes. Learn about a spice that both wakes up the tongue and puts it to sleep. See how 辣 as “severe” appears in sentences that mean “His sharp words seemed to hurt her” and “He is a villain,” as well as the manga title “The Bitter Gourmet.” See why a book title about a Japanese army officer alludes to Dostoevsky. 

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Cover of essay 2129 on 辣 (spicy; severe), titled "Food on Fire"
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