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熱い

atsui

Description

「熱い」は、物や飲み物の温度がとても高いときに使う言葉です。

"熱い" is used when the temperature of things or drinks is very high.

気持ちがとても強いときにも「熱い思い」のように使います。

It is also used when feelings are very strong, as in "熱い思い" (passionate feelings).

Meanings

熱いatsui

hot to the touch; high in temperature

このお茶はまだ熱いです。

This tea is still hot.

熱いatsui

passionate; intense in feeling

彼は熱い気持ちで話した。

He spoke with passion.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    熱い is for hot objects/liquids or passion; 暑い (same reading) is for hot weather.

  • Etymology

    from the noun 熱 (netsu, heat) with adjective ending い.

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