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A19 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

ぴりりtingling, stinging, pungently

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    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

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      tingling, stinging, pungently

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,

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      唐辛子(とうがらし)はピリリと(つら)いです。

      Chili peppers are pungently spicy. {tingling, stinging, pungently}

      山椒(さんしょう)(すこ)しでもピリリと(つら)いそうだ。

      It is said that even a small amount of Japanese pepper gives a tingling, slightly spicy taste. {tingling, stinging, pungently}

      指先(ゆびさき)にピリリと(いた)みが(はし)り、ビックリした。

      A stinging pain shot through my fingertips, startling me. {tingling, stinging, pungently}

      (わたし)七味唐辛子(しちみとうがらし)のピリリとした辛味(からみ)大好(だいす)きです。

      I love the stinging spiciness of Shichimi Togarashi. {tingling, stinging, pungently}

      ワサビやタバスコなどの(した)がピリリとするスパイスが大好(だいす)きだ。

      I love spices like wasabi and Tabasco that leave a tingling or stinging sensation on the tongue. {tingling, stinging, pungently}

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