Japanese

さむい
Meaning: cold (weather or air temperature)
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

寒
い

Example sentences

Since it's cold today, please wear a coat.
寒くなっていく
It's getting colder.
今日は特に寒いので、暖かい格好をしてください。
It's especially cold today, so please dress warmly.
外は寒いです。ですから、コートを着て出かけてください。
It's cold outside. Therefore, please wear a coat when you go out.
寒い日は厚いコートを着る。
I wear a thick coat on cold days.
日が沈むとともに、寒くなった
As the sun set, it became cold.
寒いので、唇が乾燥してしまった。
My lips got dry because it's cold.
今日は随分と寒いですね。
It's quite cold today, isn't it?
あまりに寒かったので家にいた。
It was too cold, so I stayed home.
最近、ますます寒くなってきましたね。
It's been getting colder and colder lately, hasn't it?

Usage Notes

Used for low ambient temperature. Not used for objects (use 'tsumetai' instead).

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