塩っぱい

Reading

Kana: しょっぱい

Romaji: shoppai

Definitions

adj-i

1

salty

Note: slang; word usually written using kana alone

2

calculating; stingy

Note: word usually written using kana alone

3

scowling; grimacing; frowning

Note: word usually written using kana alone

4

hoarse

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

塩

Readings: エン、 しお

Meaning: salt

Example Sentences

このスープはしょっぱすぎて飲(の)めない。

➥This soup is too salty to eat.

ここのソースは舐(な)めてみるとちょっと塩(しょ)っぱい。

➥If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.