Japanese word

暑さ

Pronunciation

Romajiatsusa

Meaning

  • nounheat

Example

この暑さでは外で遊べません。ko no atsu sa de wa soto de aso be ma se n

We cannot play outside in this heat.

Illustration for 暑さ (heat)

More examples

水分を取って、この暑さを乗り切りましょう。sui bun o to tte ko no atsu sa o no ri ki ri ma shō

Let's drink water and get through this heat.

Core concept

Points to the degree of heat present or felt rather than to heat as a physical source.

Common phrases

  • 厳しい暑さkibi shi i atsu sa

    severe heat

  • 暑さ対策atsu sa tai saku

    measures against the heat

  • 暑さをしのぐatsu sa o shi no gu

    escape the heat

Similar words

熱さatsusa: The degree of heat felt from a hot object or substance.

Definition in Japanese

暑い状態の程度。atsu i jō tai no tei do

Word origin

暑さ (atsusa, "heat") is a noun made by adding the degree suffix さ (sa, "state or degree") to 暑い (atsui, "hot").

Usage tips

  • 暑さ (atsusa, "heat") is useful in conversations about changing plans, resting indoors, or avoiding outdoor activities in hot weather.

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