しょっぱい

しょっぱい

Salty.

Here, 'しょっぱい' is used to describe the taste of the soup, meaning 'salty'.

このスープは少ししょっぱいです。

This soup is slightly salty.

In this example, 'しょっぱい' signifies a feeling of bitterness or disappointment.

試合に負けてしょっぱい気持ちになった。

I felt bitter after losing the game.

'しょっぱい' is again used to denote a characteristic taste, in contrast to sweetness.

このお菓子はしょっぱくも甘くもない。

This snack is neither salty nor sweet.