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How to say “no spicy food” in Japanese

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no spicy food

Japanese · 日本語

polite

Translation

辛くしないでください

Romanization

Karaku shinaide kudasai

Pronunciation

kah-rah-koo shee-nigh-deh koo-dah-sigh

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

辛くしないでください — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "no spicy food".

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How do you say "no spicy food" in Japanese?+

You say "辛くしないでください" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Karaku shinaide kudasai", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kah-rah-koo shee-nigh-deh koo-dah-sigh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "kah-rah-koo shee-nigh-deh koo-dah-sigh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Karaku shinaide kudasai".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.