synonym Comparative
あります
VS
つめたい
Differences Between "あります" and "つめたい"
Option A
あります
Meaning
to have, to exist (inanimate objects)
Reading
あります (arimasu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
机の上に本があります。
There is a book on the desk.
Option B
つめたい
Meaning
cold (to the touch, objects, drinks)
Reading
つめたい (tsumetai)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
冷たい水が飲みたいです。
I want to drink cold water.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to have, to exist (inanimate objects))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- あります: Polite form of ある. Used for the existence or possession of inanimate objects. (あるの丁寧形。物などの存在や所有を表す際に使われます。)
- つめたい: An い-adjective used for cold objects, drinks, or touch. Cannot be used for cold weather (use さむい instead).
- あります: Polite form of ある. Used for the existence or possession of inanimate objects. (あるの丁寧形。物などの存在や所有を表す際に使われます。)
- つめたい: An い-adjective used for cold objects, drinks, or touch. Cannot be used for cold weather (use さむい instead).
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