expressions (phrases proverb size isn't everything;something might be small but still pack a punch;Japanese pepper is small-grained but has a tongue-numbing tingle

adjective (keiyoushi) spicy;hot

adjective (keiyoushi) salty

adjective (keiyoushi) harsh (criticism);severe (punishment);strict

adjective (keiyoushi) painful;bitter;difficult;tough

adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone painful;bitter;heart-breaking;difficult (emotionally)

adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone tough;difficult;hard (usu. of situations)

adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone cruel;harsh;cold

suffix · adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone difficult to ... (physically or emotionally);hard to ...