synonym Comparative
います
VS
つめたい
Differences Between "います" and "つめたい"
Option A
います
Meaning
to be, to exist (animate objects)
Reading
います (imasu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
部屋に猫がいます。
There is a cat in the room.
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 be, to exist (animate objects))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- います: Polite form of いる. Used for the existence of animate objects (people, animals). (いるの丁寧形。人や動物などの存在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).
- います: Polite form of いる. Used for the existence of animate objects (people, animals). (いるの丁寧形。人や動物などの存在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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