Meaning and Usage
"暑い" (あつい) primarily describes hot weather or temperature, especially when referring to the heat of the environment or season. It is commonly used to express discomfort due to high temperature.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "暑い" in daily conversation during summer or in hot climates. It can describe the weather, a room, or any place that feels hot.
Collocations and Patterns
- 暑い日 (あついひ): hot day, used to talk about weather
- 暑い夏 (あついなつ): hot summer, common seasonal expression
- 暑い部屋 (あついへや): hot room, describing indoor temperature
Register and Politeness
"暑い" is neutral and can be used in casual and polite speech. Adding "ですね" or "です" makes it polite.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse "暑い" with "熱い" (also read あつい), which refers to hot objects or things that are physically hot to touch, like hot tea or a hot stove. "暑い" is used for weather or ambient heat, not objects.