Translation of Japanese word "暖かい" to English
暖かい
あたたかい
[atatakai]
IPA: /ata takai/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
How to use
暖かい (atakakai / atatakai) — 'warm (weather/feeling)'. 暖かい部屋 — warm room. Homophone: 温かい (atatakai) — warm to touch.
🇬🇧 English
warm
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 暖かい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あたたかい
Romaji Transcription: atatakai
Example Sentences
私は暖かい服を着ています。
わたしはあたたかいふくをいています。
I am wearing warm clothes.
この部屋は暖かいです。
このへやはあたたかいです。
This room is warm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "暖かい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "暖かい" means "warm" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "暖かい"?▼
The word "暖かい" is read as "あたたかい" (atatakai). 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 state of high body temperature.".
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