synonym Comparative
つめたい
VS
あたたかい
Differences Between "つめたい" and "あたたかい"
Option A
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.
Option B
あたたかい
Meaning
warm (weather, objects)
Reading
あたたかい (atatakai)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
今日は暖かくて気持ちがいいです。温かいコーヒーを飲みます。
It's warm and pleasant today. I'll drink warm coffee.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(cold (to the touch, objects, drinks))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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).
- あたたかい: Can be 暖かい for warm weather/air, or 温かい for warm objects/food/drinks. Often implies a pleasant warmth.
- 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).
- あたたかい: Can be 暖かい for warm weather/air, or 温かい for warm objects/food/drinks. Often implies a pleasant warmth.
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