piri-tto
A sharp, pleasant spiciness that hits the tongue. The satisfying kick from wasabi, pepper, or ginger.
💡Adding wasabi to sushi — 'The wasabi gave it a piri-tto kick.'
唐辛子がぴりっと効いている。
The chili pepper has a piri-tto spicy kick.
The salsa had a nice ___ spicy kick to it.
サルサソースが○○と辛くて美味しい。