Japanese · Adjectives
暑い
atsui
Hot (weather)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Describes hot weather or a hot environment. Distinct from 熱い (atsui), which describes a hot object or liquid, and 辛い (karai), which means spicy.
Example
今日はとても暑いですね。
It is very hot today, isn't it.
Etymology
'暑い' (atsui) is derived from Old Japanese, used to describe warmth or high temperatures, particularly in weather contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'暑い' is commonly used in everyday conversations, both formally and informally, and in both spoken and written language when discussing temperature.