Meaning

Primary

Warm

Alternative

Mild

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of warm? It's warm as well! Though this is for a warm weather or temperature, not some warm food or something like that, that would be 温かい, a different あたたかい. Confusing, right?

Reading

あたたかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
あったかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as 温かい, which also means warm. But while that 温かい refers to a warm thing, this 暖かい refers to a warm temperature or place.

Just like with 温かい, people often pronounce this as あったかい in conversation. But when it comes to kanji exams or typing out the kanji, remember to use あたたかい!

Context

Context Sentences

今日はポカポカと暖かい一日だった。

It was a nice warm day today.

Kanji Composition