Meaning of 温い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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温い, 緩い, 微温いJLPT 5
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Kana Readingぬるい, ぬくい
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Romajinurui, nukui
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- lukewarm; tepid
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- lenient
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- slow; stupid
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Example Sentences
温い, 緩い, 微温い, ぬるい, ぬくい used in context
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As the bath is too hot, I will run some cold water into it.
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日本のＯＤＡは返済期間３０年、利率２％前後という条件の緩い円借款が大部分を占める。
Japan's ODA largely consists of concessionary yen credit repayable in 30 years, carrying an interest rate of 2% or so.
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The road descends slowly.
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My pants are very loose because I've lost much weight.
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Since I lost a little weight, my belt got loose.
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Soon the bath was cool enough for him to get into.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
slacken, loosen, relax, lessen, be moderate, ease
On: カン
Kun: ゆる.い, ゆる.やか, ゆる.む, ゆる.める
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