A2 adjective #1,200 가장 일반적인 2분 분량

暖かい

atatakai

When you want to describe the weather as warm, the adjective to use is 暖かい (あたたかい - atatakai).

This adjective is specifically for describing pleasant warmth, like a nice spring day. It's different from describing a warm object, which uses a different word.

Since it's a CEFR A2 word, you'll encounter it often in basic conversations about the weather. Make sure to remember its pronunciation and how to use it in simple sentences.

§ Understanding 暖かい (atatakai)

The Japanese adjective 暖かい (atatakai) primarily describes warmth related to weather, climate, or general atmosphere. Think of a pleasant, comfortable warmth. It's the kind of warmth you welcome, not an oppressive heat.

DEFINITION
warm (weather, climate, atmosphere)

今日はとても暖かいですね。
Kyou wa totemo atatakai desu ne.

Translation hint: "Today is very warm, isn't it?"

暖かい春の日に散歩したいです。
Atatakai haru no hi ni sanpo shitai desu.

Translation hint: "I want to take a walk on a warm spring day."

§ Similar words and when to use them

While 暖かい (atatakai) is specific to weather and atmospheric warmth, Japanese has other words for 'warm' that apply to different contexts. Knowing the distinctions will help you sound more natural.

  • 温かい (atatakai)

    Yes, this is pronounced the same way as 暖かい! But it's written with a different kanji. 温かい (atatakai) is used for warmth that you can touch or feel directly, typically referring to objects like food, drinks, or clothing.

    DEFINITION
    warm (objects, food, drinks, clothing)

    温かいコーヒーをください。
    Atatakai kōhī o kudasai.

    Translation hint: "Please give me a warm coffee."

    このセーターはとても温かいです。
    Kono sētā wa totemo atatakai desu.

    Translation hint: "This sweater is very warm."

  • 暑い (atsui)

    This word means 'hot'. It implies a strong, often uncomfortable heat, like a scorching summer day or a burning object. It's distinct from the pleasant warmth of 暖かい (atatakai) or 温かい (atatakai).

    DEFINITION
    hot (weather, objects)

    今日はとても暑いです。
    Kyou wa totemo atsui desu.

    Translation hint: "Today is very hot."

    お湯が暑いです。
    Oyu ga atsui desu.

    Translation hint: "The hot water is hot." (The phrase お湯 (oyu) already implies hot water, so adding 暑い emphasizes how hot it is.)

§ Summary: Choosing the right 'warm' or 'hot'

To recap:

  • 暖かい (atatakai - 暖かい): For pleasant, comfortable warmth related to weather, climate, or atmosphere.
  • 温かい (atatakai - 温かい): For warmth you can physically touch, like warm food, drinks, or clothing.
  • 暑い (atsui - 暑い): For intense, often uncomfortable heat, whether it's the weather or a hot object.

Pay attention to the kanji to distinguish between the two 'atatakai' words, although in speech, context will usually make it clear. By understanding these distinctions, you'll be able to express warmth and heat accurately in Japanese.

수준별 예문

1

今日は暖かいです。

Today is warm.

Basic sentence structure 'Topic + is + Adjective'.

2

暖かいお茶を飲みます。

I drink warm tea.

Adjective directly modifies a noun.

3

春は暖かい季節です。

Spring is a warm season.

Describes a general characteristic.

4

この部屋は暖かい。

This room is warm.

Referring to the warmth of a place.

5

暖かい服を着ます。

I wear warm clothes.

Adjective modifying '服' (clothes).

6

暖かいコーヒーが好きです。

I like warm coffee.

Expressing preference with an adjective.

7

暖かい日差しです。

It's warm sunshine.

Describes the quality of sunlight.

8

日本の夏は暖かいです。

Japanese summers are warm.

General statement about a season in a specific location.

1

今日は暖かいです。

It is warm today.

2

暖かいお茶を飲みましょう。

Let's drink warm tea.

3

春は暖かい季節です。

Spring is a warm season.

4

部屋は暖かくて快適です。

The room is warm and comfortable.

5

暖かい服を着てください。

Please wear warm clothes.

6

彼女の心は暖かいです。

Her heart is warm (kind).

7

このスープはまだ暖かいです。

This soup is still warm.

8

暖かい日差しが好きです。

I like warm sunlight.

사용법

A general adjective for 'warm.' You can use 暖かい for weather, air, or things that are warm to the touch, like a blanket or a drink. It conveys a pleasant, comfortable warmth.

자주 하는 실수

Do not confuse 暖かい with 温かい (atatakai), which also means 'warm' but is specifically for food and drinks. While they share the same pronunciation, 暖かい is written with the kanji 暖 and refers to general warmth, especially weather. 温かい is written with 温 and refers to the warmth of consumables.

셀프 테스트 42 질문

multiple choice A1

Choose the correct meaning for 「暖かい」.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Warm

「暖かい」 (atatakai) means warm, often referring to weather or a comfortable temperature.

multiple choice A1

Which sentence uses 「暖かい」 correctly?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 今日は暖かいです。(Today is warm.)

「暖かい」 is used to describe warm weather, making 「今日は暖かいです」 the correct usage.

multiple choice A1

What is the opposite of 「暖かい」?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 寒い (samui - cold)

The opposite of warm is cold, which is 「寒い」 in Japanese.

true false A1

You can use 「暖かい」 to describe hot soup.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

「暖かい」 can be used for things that are comfortably warm, like soup. If it were extremely hot, 「熱い」 (atsui) would be more appropriate.

true false A1

「暖かい」 is generally used for cold weather.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

「暖かい」 means warm, so it is not used for cold weather. 「寒い」 (samui) is used for cold weather.

true false A1

「暖かい」 is an adjective.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

「暖かい」 (atatakai) is an い-adjective in Japanese.

listening A1

Listen for 'warm'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 今日は暖かいですね。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A1

Listen for 'warm drink'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい飲み物が飲みたい。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A1

Listen for 'this room is warm'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: この部屋はとても暖かいです。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

暖かい日ですね。

Focus: あたたかい

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

今日は暖かいです。

Focus: きょうは

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

暖かいコーヒーをお願いします。

Focus: おねがいします

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A1

How would you describe the weather today using "暖かい" if it's warm?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

今日は暖かいです。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A1

Write a short sentence about a warm day in spring, including "暖かい" and "春".

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

春は暖かい日が多いです。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A1

Imagine you are talking about warm weather. Complete the sentence: 「今日は___です。」 (It is ___ today.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

今日は暖かいです。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading A1

What kind of weather is it today?

Read this passage:

今日はとても暖かいです。公園で遊びたいです。

What kind of weather is it today?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい (warm)

The passage states 「今日はとても暖かいです。」 which means 'Today is very warm.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい (warm)

The passage states 「今日はとても暖かいです。」 which means 'Today is very warm.'

reading A1

What happens in the warm season of spring?

Read this passage:

春は暖かい季節です。花がきれいに咲きます。

What happens in the warm season of spring?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 花がきれいに咲きます (Flowers bloom beautifully)

The passage says 「花がきれいに咲きます。」 which means 'Flowers bloom beautifully.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 花がきれいに咲きます (Flowers bloom beautifully)

The passage says 「花がきれいに咲きます。」 which means 'Flowers bloom beautifully.'

reading A1

What is the weather forecast for the weekend?

Read this passage:

週末は暖かいでしょう。ピクニックに行きましょう。

What is the weather forecast for the weekend?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かいでしょう (It will be warm)

The passage says 「週末は暖かいでしょう。」 which means 'It will be warm on the weekend.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かいでしょう (It will be warm)

The passage says 「週末は暖かいでしょう。」 which means 'It will be warm on the weekend.'

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 今日は 暖かい です。

This sentence means 'Today is warm.' It's a simple statement about the weather.

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい お茶を 飲みますか?

This means 'Would you like warm tea?' It's a polite offer.

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 春は 暖かい 季節です。

This sentence translates to 'Spring is a warm season.' It describes the season.

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今日の天気はとても___です。コートなしでも大丈夫です。(The weather today is very ___ . It's fine without a coat.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

「暖かい」は「warm」という意味で、コートなしで大丈夫な天候を表すのに適切です。他の選択肢はそれぞれ「寒い (cold)」、「涼しい (cool)」、「暑い (hot)」を意味します。

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春になると、空気がだんだん___なりますね。(When spring comes, the air gradually becomes ___ .)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

春は気温が上昇する季節なので、「暖かい」が適切です。他の選択肢は春の気候には合いません。

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この部屋はいつも___ので、冬でも快適です。(This room is always ___ , so it's comfortable even in winter.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

冬でも快適に過ごせる部屋の状態を表すには、「暖かい」が適切です。

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今日の午後は___日差しが心地よかった。(The ___ sunlight this afternoon felt pleasant.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

心地よい日差しを表すには、「暖かい」が適切です。

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旅行中は毎日___天気に恵まれました。(During the trip, we were blessed with ___ weather every day.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

良い旅行の思い出として、恵まれた天気を表すのに「暖かい」が適切です。

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南の国は一年中___気候です。(Southern countries have a ___ climate all year round.)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

南の国で一年中見られる快適な気候を表すには、「暖かい」が適切です。

writing B1

You are describing a nice, warm spring day in Japan to a friend. What activities would you recommend doing outside in this weather?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

今日はとても暖かい春の日です。外で散歩したり、公園でピクニックをするのがおすすめです。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Write a short message to a family member, describing how the warm weather makes you feel and what you plan to do because of it.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

お母さん、こんにちは!今日はとても暖かくて、気持ちがいいです。洗濯物を外に干したり、庭で本を読んだりしたいです。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Imagine you are writing a travel blog. Describe a destination where the weather is usually warm, and what makes it enjoyable.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

沖縄はいつも暖かい気候で、旅行にぴったりの場所です。美しいビーチで泳いだり、美味しい食べ物を楽しんだりできます。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading B1

この文章から、今年の夏について何がわかりますか?

Read this passage:

今年の夏は特に暑く、毎日とても暖かい日が続いています。このような天気だと、冷たいビールが飲みたくなりますね。公園では子供たちが水遊びを楽しんでいます。

この文章から、今年の夏について何がわかりますか?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 毎日とても暖かい

文章の冒頭に「毎日とても暖かい日が続いています」とあります。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 毎日とても暖かい

文章の冒頭に「毎日とても暖かい日が続いています」とあります。

reading B1

日中の天気はどのようだと述べられていますか?

Read this passage:

秋の訪れと共に、朝晩は少し肌寒くなりましたが、日中はまだ暖かい日が多いです。紅葉を見に山へ行くのに良い季節ですね。

日中の天気はどのようだと述べられていますか?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: まだ暖かい

文章中に「日中はまだ暖かい日が多いです」と書かれています。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: まだ暖かい

文章中に「日中はまだ暖かい日が多いです」と書かれています。

reading B1

来週の週末の天気はどんな予測ですか?

Read this passage:

来週の天気予報によると、週末は全国的に暖かい天気になるでしょう。旅行や外出には絶好のチャンスです。しかし、一部地域ではにわか雨の可能性もあります。

来週の週末の天気はどんな予測ですか?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

「週末は全国的に暖かい天気になるでしょう」と明確に記載されています。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

「週末は全国的に暖かい天気になるでしょう」と明確に記載されています。

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今日の午後は___風が吹いていて、散歩に最適でした。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

文脈から、散歩に最適なのは「暖かい」風が適切です。

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春になると、___日差しが窓から差し込み、部屋全体を明るくします。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

春の日差しは一般的に「暖かい」と表現されます。

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彼女は___毛布にくるまって、ソファで読書を楽しんでいました。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

快適に読書をするためには「暖かい」毛布が適切です。

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冬の朝、___コーヒーを一杯飲むと体が温まります。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

体が温まるのは「暖かい」または「熱い」飲み物ですが、より自然な表現として「暖かい」が使われます。

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地中海地方の気候は一年中___、観光客に人気です。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

地中海地方が観光客に人気なのは、その「暖かい」気候のためです。

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お風呂から上がると、___タオルに包まれて幸せな気分になりました。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 暖かい

お風呂上がりに心地よいのは「暖かい」タオルです。

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