🇯🇵 How to say

“hot (temperature)” in Japanese

熱いあつい
Illustration of "hot (temperature)" in a Japanese cultural setting
A summer day at a park, with the sun blazing down on a metal slide too hot to touch. Children stand nearby, fanning their faces with their hands.

Usage note

Use 熱い for things that are physically hot to the touch, like food, drinks, or objects heated by the sun. It’s also used for hot weather, making it a versatile word for everyday situations.

Examples

  • このコーヒーは熱いです。

    This coffee is hot.

  • 今日はとても熱いですね。

    It's very hot today, isn't it?

  • お風呂が熱すぎます。

    The bath is too hot.

Quick check

What does "熱い" mean?

  • A. hot (temperature)
  • B. easy
  • C. light (weight)
  • D. young

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