熱(あつ)い

あつい
adjective-i
hot (objects); passionate; fervent
1. hot (objects, liquids)
High temperature of objects or liquids that can be touched.
コーヒーが熱(あつ)い。
The coffee is hot.
2. passionate; fervent; ardent
Strong emotional intensity or enthusiasm.
胸(むね)が熱(あつ)くなる。
My heart feels warm. / I feel moved.
彼(かれ)は熱(あつ)い思(おも)いで夢(ゆめ)を語(かた)った。
He spoke of his dreams with passion.

熱(あつ)い refers to hot objects/liquids and passionate feelings.

DISTINCTION FROM SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 熱(あつ)い: hot to the touch (objects, liquids); passionate
  • 暑(あつ)い: hot weather, uncomfortable heat
  • 厚(あつ)い: thick (objects)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 熱(あつ)いお湯(ゆ): hot water
  • 熱(あつ)いコーヒー: hot coffee
  • 熱(あつ)い視線(しせん): passionate gaze
  • 熱(あつ)い戦(たたか)い: heated battle
  • 胸(むね)が熱(あつ)くなる: to feel moved/emotional

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 熱(あつ)く
  • Noun form: 熱(あつ)さ (heat intensity)

IDIOMATIC:

  • 熱(あつ)い思(おも)い: passionate feelings
  • 鉄(てつ)は熱(あつ)いうちに打(う)て: Strike while the iron is hot
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Added 2026.2.4 12:55
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