すっぱい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes a sour or acidic taste, like lemons or vinegar.
Theme
At a local market, User and their friend Mika are sampling pickled vegetables from a vendor's stall.
すっぱい
すっぱい
sour
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine biting into a lemon and puckering your lips — it's so sour! The sound 'sppp' in 『すっぱい』 (suppai, 'sour') mimics that puckering sensation. 'Sour pucker' → すっぱい (suppai, 'sour').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『すっぱい』 (suppai, 'sour') is often used to describe foods like pickles, citrus fruits, and vinegar-based dishes. It's a common taste descriptor in cuisine and can also describe acidic or tart flavors in drinks.
Forms
Base: すっぱいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes a sour or acidic taste, like lemons or vinegar.
Negative: すっぱくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『すっぱくない』 (suppakunai, 'not sour').
Past: すっぱかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『すっぱかった』 (suppakatta, 'was sour').
Adverbial: すっぱくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『すっぱく』 (suppaku).
Comparative: よりすっぱいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番すっぱいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.