Japanese word

温暖

Pronunciation

Romajiondan

Meaning

  • na-adjectivewarm

Example

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.

Illustration for 温暖 (warm)

More examples

冬でもこの町は温暖です。fuyu de mo ko no machi wa on dan de su

This town is warm even in winter.

Core concept

Expresses gentle, moderate warmth as a quality of the climate, weather, or surrounding conditions.

Common phrases

  • 温暖な冬on dan na fuyu

    warm winter

  • 温暖な気候on dan na ki kō

    warm climate

  • 温暖な地域on dan na chi iki

    warm region

Similar words

温和onwa: Describes a climate or weather pattern that stays mild rather than severe.
穏やかodayaka: Describes weather or conditions that remain calm and moderate.

Definition in Japanese

気候や土地の気温が暖かく、寒さがあまり厳しくないさま。ki kō ya to chi no ki on ga atata ka ku samu sa ga a ma ri kibi shi ku na i sa ma

Word origin

温暖 (ondan) combines 温 (on, "warm") with 暖 (dan, "warm"), creating a compound that describes a mild and warm condition.

Usage tips

  • English warm can describe a person or an object, but 温暖 (ondan) is used especially for climates and other broad environmental conditions.

Other meanings

  • mildna-adjective

Opposites

  • 寒冷kanreicoldna-adjective

Related words

  • 温暖化ondankaglobal warmingnoun
  • 温暖さondansawarmthnoun

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