English–Japanese

“warm” in Japanese

Japanese

Also温暖 (ondan) · あぶる (aburu)

Pronunciation

Romajiatatakai

Example

この部屋は暖かいです。ko no heya wa atata ka i de su

This room is warm.

Illustration for 暖かい (warm)

How to say “warm” in Japanese

“Warm” in Japanese is 暖かい (atatakai).

Describes a pleasantly high temperature that keeps coldness from being felt.

Full entry for 暖かい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 暖かい

今日は暖かいです。kyō wa atata ka i de su

It is warm today.

寒い日は、暖かい飲み物を飲みます。samu i hi wa atata ka i no mi mono o no mi ma su

On cold days, I drink a warm beverage.

Tips for using 暖かい

  • In everyday Japanese, 暖かい (atatakai) commonly describes air, rooms, and weather, while 温かい (atatakai) is often used for food, drinks, and things warm to the touch.

Other Japanese words for “warm”

この地域の気候は温暖です。ko no chi iki no ki kō wa on dan de su

The climate in this region is warm.

寒い日に手を火であぶります。samu i hi ni te o hi de a bu ri ma su

On cold days, I warm my hands over a fire.

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