Japanese dictionary
How to say "warm" in Japanese
暖かいあたたかい · atatakai
"Warm" in Japanese is あたたかい (atatakai). For weather it is written 暖かい, and for things you touch or feel, like food or kindness, 温かい.
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Ways to say "warm" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 暖かいあたたかい · atatakai | Warm (weather, room). |
| 温かいあたたかい · atatakai | Warm (to the touch; food, heart). |
| 温めるあたためる · atatameru | To warm up (food). |
How to use it
"Shall I heat it up?" at a convenience store is 温めますか.
In casual speech, people often say あったかい.
Example sentences
- 今日は暖かいですね。Kyō wa atatakai desu ne.It's warm today, isn't it?
- 温かいお茶をください。Atatakai ocha o kudasai.Hot tea, please.
- お弁当を温めますか。O-bentō o atatamemasu ka.Would you like your bento warmed up?
- 温かいお言葉をありがとうございます。Atatakai o-kotoba o arigatō gozaimasu.Thank you for your kind words.
- 部屋を暖かくしてください。Heya o atatakaku shite kudasai.Please make the room warmer.
- 春になって暖かくなりました。Haru ni natte atatakaku narimashita.It's gotten warm now that it's spring.
Questions
What is the difference between 暖かい and 温かい?
Both are read atatakai. 暖かい is for weather and rooms. 温かい is for things you touch or feel, like food, drinks and kindness.
What does 温めますか mean at a convenience store?
It means "Shall I heat it up?" for bento and other food.
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