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How do you say "spice" in Japanese?
スパイス
supaisu
In Japanese, "spice" is スパイス (supaisu).
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Pronunciation
Soo-PAI-soo, three syllables where the middle 'pai' rhymes with English 'pie' — that's the stressed part.
Writing and usage
スパイス is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
彼はカレーに温かいスパイスを加えた。
kareha karee ni atatakai supaisu wo kuwae ta.
He added a warm spice to the curry.
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How to remember スパイス
Supaisu has 'pai' (pie) hiding inside — imagine a spicy pie that surprises you.
Related words
- toast トースト toosuto
- cereal シリアル shiriaru
- pancake パンケーキ pankeeki
- omelet オムレツ omuretsu
- broth スープ suupu
- gravy グレービー gureebii
- sauce ソース soosu
- dressing ドレッシング doresshingu
- marinade マリネ液 marine eki
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Questions about スパイス
How do you pronounce スパイス?
Soo-PAI-soo, three syllables where the middle 'pai' rhymes with English 'pie' — that's the stressed part.
Is スパイス formal or casual?
スパイス is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is スパイス written in Japanese?
スパイス is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as supaisu.
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