JLPT N5Words

あつい (暑い)

Meaning
気温が高くて汗が出るような様子
Explanation
「あつい(暑い)」describes a state where the temperature is high and you sweat. The opposite word is「さむい(寒い)」, a state where the temperature is low and the body gets cold. For summer weather, use「あつい」. Example:「きょうはあついですね」(It's hot today, isn't it?).
Original Japanese explanation

「あつい(暑い)」は、気温が高くて汗が出るようすです。反対の言葉は「さむい(寒い)」で、気温が低くて体が冷えるようすです。夏のお天気には「あつい」を使います。例:きょうはあついですね。

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