synonym Comparative
あつい
VS
つめたい
Differences Between "あつい" and "つめたい"
Option A
あつい
Meaning
hot (temperature, weather, objects)
Reading
あつい (atsui)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
夏は毎日暑いです。このお茶は熱いです。
Every day is hot in summer. This tea is hot.
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: "(hot (temperature, weather, objects))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- あつい: Can be 暑い for hot weather/air, or 熱い for hot objects/liquids. Distinguish between them in usage.
- 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).
- あつい: Can be 暑い for hot weather/air, or 熱い for hot objects/liquids. Distinguish between them in usage.
- 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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