Translation of Japanese word "冷たい" to English
冷たい
つめたい
[tsumetai]
IPA: /samai/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving a low temperature.
How to use
冷たい (tsumetai) — 'cold (to the touch) / chilly / cold-hearted'. 冷たい水 — cold water. 冷たい態度 — cold attitude. Compare weather: 寒い.
🇬🇧 English
cold (to the touch)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 冷たい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つめたい
Romaji Transcription: tsumetai
Example Sentences
私は冷たい。
わたしはさむい。
I am cold.
このコーヒーは冷たい。
このこーひーはさむい。
This coffee is cold.
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- 冷たい飲み物— cold drink
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "冷たい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "冷たい" means "cold (to the touch)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "冷たい"?▼
The word "冷たい" is read as "つめたい" (tsumetai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a low body temperature.".
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