3 Japanese words read atsui
atsui (あつい) is shared by 3 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 厚い · 暑い · 熱い.
厚い
あついThick, or deep and heartfelt
How to remember it
The cliff radical 厂 piles solid layers high — stacked material feels thick.
Example sentences
この本は厚いです。
このほんはあついです。
This book is thick.
厚い雲が空にあります。
あついくもがそらにあります。
There are thick clouds in the sky.
Usage
Covers thick objects, dense clouds, or sincere kindness; distinct from heat homophones.
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暑い
あついHot (referring to weather or air)
How to remember it
The sun 日 sits on top — this heat pours down from the sky, weather only.
Example sentences
今日はとても暑いです。
きょうはとてもあついです。
It's very hot today.
夏は暑いですね。
なつはあついですね。
Summer is hot, isn't it?
Usage
Use only for ambient/weather heat; never for objects, liquids, or people.
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熱い
あついHot (objects, liquids, or passions)
How to remember it
The fire radical 灬 blazes at the bottom — heat in a thing you can touch.
Example sentences
このお茶はとても熱いです。
このおちゃはとてもあついです。
This tea is very hot.
お湯が熱いから気をつけて。
おゆがあついからきをつけて。
The hot water is hot, so be careful.
Usage
For touchable things, liquids, or intense feelings; not for weather.