How to say 'Warm' in Japanese | 温暖

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The Japanese word for Warm is 'Ondan', written as 温暖 in Japanese.'Warm' in hiragana is おんだん.

word

温暖

Meaning

Warm

Reading

おんだん

ondan

Kanji

温Warm 暖Warm

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '温暖 (おんだん)' means 'warm' in the context of climate or weather. It is used to describe a mild or temperate climate, often in contrast to cold or harsh weather conditions. For example: The climate of this region is warm「この地域の気候は温暖です」(このちいきのきこうはおんだんです). Global warming is a serious issue「地球温暖化は深刻な問題です」(ちきゅうおんだんかはしんこくなもんだいです). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a warm or friendly atmosphere, though this usage is less common.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2645

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 温暖

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

温

Meaning

Warm

kanji

暖

Meaning

Warm

Words Related to 温暖 Through the Kanji 温

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 温 as well.

word

温泉

Meaning

Hot spring

word

高温

Meaning

High temperature

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温度

Meaning

Temperature

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温帯

Meaning

Temperate

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温かい

Meaning

Warm

word

低温

Meaning

Low temperature

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温める

Meaning

Warm

word

体温計

Meaning

Thermometer

word

体温

Meaning

Body temperature

word

気温

Meaning

Temperature

Words Related to 温暖 Through the Kanji 暖

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 暖 as well.

word

暖まる

Meaning

Warm

word

暖房

Meaning

Heating

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暖か

Meaning

Warm

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寒暖計

Meaning

Thermometer

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暖かい

Meaning

Warm

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