synonym Comparative
かぜ
VS
つめたい
Differences Between "かぜ" and "つめたい"
Option A
かぜ
Meaning
a cold, flu
Reading
かぜ (kaze)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
かぜを引いて、熱があります。
I caught a cold and have a fever.
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: "(a cold, flu)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- かぜ: This word (風邪) refers to a common cold or flu. Note that 'wind' (風) is also read 'kaze' but has a different kanji and meaning. Context is key.
- 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).
- かぜ: This word (風邪) refers to a common cold or flu. Note that 'wind' (風) is also read 'kaze' but has a different kanji and meaning. Context is key.
- 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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