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How do you say "warm" in Japanese?
暖かい
atatakai
In Japanese, "warm" is 暖かい (atatakai).
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Pronunciation
暖かい is written using kanji. Romanised as atatakai, it sounds roughly like "ah-tah-tah-kah-ee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Atatakai (暖かい) describes pleasant, gentle warmth rather than intense heat. It is often associated with spring weather, cozy rooms, or warm hospitality.
Example sentence
春の風は暖かくて気持ちいいです。
Haru no kaze wa atatakakute kimochi ii desu.
The spring breeze is warm and pleasant.
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How to remember 暖かい
Atatakai has a soft, flowing sound that feels warm when spoken. The repetition of a sounds like gentle warmth spreading.
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Questions about 暖かい
How do you pronounce 暖かい?
暖かい is romanised as atatakai. Say it roughly like "ah-tah-tah-kah-ee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 暖かい formal or casual?
暖かい is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 暖かい written in Japanese?
暖かい is written using kanji. Atatakai (暖かい) describes pleasant, gentle warmth rather than intense heat.
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