Japanese Conversation · Level 21
90 words
Japanese word
温度
Pronunciation
Romajiondo
Meaning
- nountemperature
Example
水の温度を測ります。mizu no on do o haka ri ma su
I measure the water temperature.
More examples
水の温度はちょうどいいです。mizu no on do wa chō do i i de su
The water temperature is just right.
部屋の温度が高すぎます。heya no on do ga taka su gi ma su
The room temperature is too high.
Core concept
Describes how hot or cold something is as a measurable condition.
Common phrases
温度を測るon do o haka ru
measure temperature
温度が高いon do ga taka i
high temperature
温度が低いon do ga hiku i
low temperature
温度を上げるon do o a ge ru
raise the temperature
温度を下げるon do o sa ge ru
lower the temperature
Similar words
気温kion: A measure of how hot or cold the air is in a particular place.
Definition in Japanese
物や空間などの暑さや寒さを表す度合い。mono ya kū kan na do no atsu sa ya samu sa o arawa su do a i
Word origin
温度 (ondo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 温 (on, "warmth") and 度 (do, "degree or measure"), meaning a degree of warmth or cold.
Usage tips
- Weather reports in Japan commonly give temperature in Celsius, while everyday conversation often uses 温度 (ondo) when discussing a room or bath.