karai
Meaning: spicy
Usage: Spicy-hot, about food. Heard in local homes across generations.
"Watch out, dis kim chee stay karai!"
"Too karai fo me, pass da rice."
"Grandma like her shoyu chicken little bit karai."
Origin: Japanese karai (辛い), spicy or salty.
What does "karai" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"karai" means "spicy" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Spicy-hot, about food. Heard in local homes across generations..
How do you pronounce "karai"?
"karai" is pronounced "kah-RYE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "karai" in a sentence?
Example: "Watch out, dis kim chee stay karai!"
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