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synonym Comparative
つめたい
VS
触る

Differences Between "つめたい" and "触る"

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
触る
Meaning
to touch
Reading
さわる (sawaru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
熱いものに触らないでください。
Please don't touch hot things.

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).
- 触る: Describes physical contact with an object or person. (物や人に物理的に接触することを表す。)
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