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ぴりぴり

piri-piri

Tingling, prickling sensation

A sharp tingling or prickling feeling on the skin or tongue — from spicy food, static electricity, or nerve sensitivity. Lighter and sharper than jin-jin.

💡Eating wasabi — 'My tongue is piri-piri from the wasabi.'

Example

唐辛子で舌がぴりぴりする。

My tongue is piri-piri tingling from the chili pepper.

Quiz yourself

The spicy sauce made my lips ___ with a burning tingle.

辛いソースで唇が○○する。

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