酸っぱい（すっぱい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: sour
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 酸っぱくて | すっぱくて |
| ta-form (past) | 酸っぱかった | すっぱかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 酸っぱくない | すっぱくない |
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Example sentences
- このレモンはとても酸っぱい。 — This lemon is very sour.
- 梅干しは酸っぱいが、体にいい。 — Pickled plums are sour, but they're good for you.
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