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温
Warm, Temperature
あたた.かい, あたた.まる, あたた.める
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan is famous for its 温泉 (onsen), natural hot springs heated by volcanic activity. Visiting an onsen is one of the country's most beloved traditions.
Memory Trick
Imagine warm water (氵) filling a bath under the warm sun. The steaming water reminds you that 温 means 'warm' or 'temperature.'
Readings
Onyomi: オン (on)
Kunyomi: あたた.かい, あたた.まる, あたた.める
Example Words
温泉
おんせん (onsen)
Hot spring
気温
きおん (kion)
Air temperature
体温
たいおん (taion)
Body temperature
温かい
あたたかい (atatakai)
Warm
Example Sentence
今日は 気温 が 高いです。
きょう は きおん が たかいです。
kyou wa kion ga takai desu
The temperature is high today.