Japanese word

暑い

Pronunciation

Romajiatsui

Meaning

  • i-adjectivehot

Example

外は暑いです。soto wa atsu i de su

It is hot outside.

Illustration for 暑い (hot)

More examples

今日は暑いです。kyō wa atsu i de su

It is hot today.

夏の午後はとても暑いです。natsu no go go wa to te mo atsu i de su

Summer afternoons are very hot.

Core concept

Describes the sensation caused by air and weather with a high temperature.

Common phrases

  • とても暑いto te mo atsu i

    very hot

  • 暑い日atsu i hi

    hot day

  • 暑くなるatsu ku na ru

    become hot

Similar words

暖かいatatakai: Describes air or weather that has a pleasantly high temperature.
熱いatsui: Describes an object or liquid that has a high temperature.
蒸し暑いmushiatsui: Describes air that is hot and contains a lot of moisture.

Definition in Japanese

気温が高く、身体に熱さを感じるさま。ki on ga taka ku shin tai ni atsu sa o kan ji ru sa ma

Word origin

暑い (atsui) is a native Japanese adjective derived from the older form 暑し (atsushi); the final し (shi) was replaced by the modern adjective ending い (i).

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers often say 暑いですね (atsui desu ne) when commenting together on the heat outside.

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