Japanese

あつい
Meaning: hot (to the touch)
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

熱
い

Example sentences

This coffee is very hot, so please be careful when drinking it.
熱いスープを飲んで、舌を火傷した。
I burned my tongue drinking hot soup.
寒い日は、熱い湯に浸かるのが一番だ。
On cold days, soaking in hot water is the best.
彼は熱いお茶を一口すすった。
He took a sip of hot tea.
彼の言葉を聞いて、熱いものが胸にこみ上げてきた。
Hearing his words, something hot welled up in my chest.
亡くなった祖父のことを思い出すと、熱い涙が込み上げてきた。
When I think of my late grandfather, hot tears well up in my eyes.
彼らは最強の座をかけて熱いバトルを繰り広げた。
They engaged in a heated battle for the title of the strongest.
彼は熱いラーメンを音を立てて啜った。
He slurped the hot ramen making a sound.
熱いスープを冷ますために、息を吹きかけた。
I blew on the hot soup to cool it down.
監督の熱い言葉を聞いて、選手たちは再び奮い立った。
Hearing the coach's passionate words, the players were inspired once again.

Usage Notes

Used for things like liquids, objects, or body temperature. For weather, '暑い' is used instead.

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