冷たい

冷たい

つめたい

Cold (to touch)

N5i-adjective·tsumetai

How to remember it

Used for cold objects and aloof people; not cold weather — that's 寒い (samui).

Example sentences

  • この水は冷たいです。

    このみずはつめたいです。

    This water is cold.

  • 彼は少し冷たい人です。

    かれはすこしつめたいひとです。

    He is a somewhat cold person.

Usage

Describes cold things or unfriendly people; use 寒い for chilly air/weather.

Related words

寒い温かい暑い

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