Lexical entry

パプリカ

papurika

A large, mild variety of chili pepper or the ground spice made from it.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Hungarian

Meaning

A sweet, bell-shaped vegetable often red, yellow, or orange; also refers to the powdered spice used for color and flavor.

Examples

Example Sentences

赤や黄色のパプリカをサラダに入れると食卓が華やぐ。

あかやきいろのパプリカをサラダにいれるとしょくたくがはなやぐ。

Adding red and yellow bell peppers to a salad brightens up the dining table.

generated example

このパプリカは肉厚で甘みが強いのが特徴です。

このパプリカはにくあつであまみがつよいのがとくちょうです。

These bell peppers are characterized by their thick flesh and strong sweetness.

generated example

料理の仕上げにパプリカの粉末を振りかける。

りょうりのしあげにパプリカのふんまつをふりかける。

Sprinkle paprika powder as a finishing touch to the dish.

generated example

ピーマン

Small to medium-sized green vegetable, often slightly bitter, used in cooking.

カラーピーマン

A bell pepper of any color other than the standard green.

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