Translation of Japanese word "寒い" to English
寒い
さむい
[samui]
IPA: /samui/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving a low temperature.
How to use
寒い (samui) — 'cold (weather) / chilly / uncool (slang)'. 寒い国 — cold country. Antonym: 暑い.
🇬🇧 English
cold (weather)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 寒い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さむい
Romaji Transcription: samui
Example Sentences
冬は寒い。
ふゆはさむい。
Winter is cold.
この日は寒い。
このひはさむい。
This day is cold.
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- 肌寒い— chilly / nippy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "寒い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "寒い" means "cold (weather)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "寒い"?▼
The word "寒い" is read as "さむい" (samui). 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 air temperature.".
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