温かい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes warmth in temperature, often for objects, liquids, or feelings.
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are at a café on a chilly autumn day, discussing their drinks and the weather.
温かい
あたたかい
warm
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a cozy blanket that feels warm and comforting. You snuggle in and say, 『温かい』 (atatakai, 'warm'). 'Ata-takai' → so warm!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『温かい』 (atatakai) is often used to describe warm food, drinks, or weather, emphasizing comfort and hospitality. For example, people might say 『温かいお茶』 (atatakai ocha, 'warm tea') when serving guests.
Forms
Base: 温かいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes warmth in temperature, often for objects, liquids, or feelings.
Negative: 温かくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『温かくない』 (atatakakunai).
Past: 温かかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『温かかった』 (atatakakatta).
Adverbial: 温かくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『温かく』 (atatakaku).
Comparative: より温かいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番温かいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.