N2
むしあつい (mushi-atsui)
蒸し暑い
humid and hot, sultry
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes weather that is not only hot but also has high humidity, making it feel stuffy and uncomfortable. Typical of Japanese summers. (暑さに加えて湿度が高く、不快に感じる天気のこと。日本の夏によくある)
📝 Example Sentences
今年の夏は特に蒸し暑い。
This summer is especially humid and hot.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "蒸し暑い"!
日本の夏は、雨が降った後で特に_______と感じる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日本の夏の特徴として、雨の後は湿度が高くなり「蒸し暑い」と感じることが多いです。
English: A characteristic of Japanese summers is that after rain, the humidity rises, making it feel 「蒸し暑い」 (mushi-atsui).
English: A characteristic of Japanese summers is that after rain, the humidity rises, making it feel 「蒸し暑い」 (mushi-atsui).
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