What does 温 mean in Japanese?
温 means “warm” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 温かい (warm), 温度 (temperature), and 温泉 (hot spring).
For learners, the key is to study 温 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related kanji.
Reading
On’yomi: オン (on)
Kun’yomi: あたた-か (atata-ka), あたた-める (atata-meru)
Basic Information
| Kanji | 温 |
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How to Understand This Kanji
温 is not limited to one English translation. In 温かい (あたたかい), it means warm; in 温度 (おんど), it points to temperature; and in 温泉 (おんせん), it is used for hot spring. Reading these compounds side by side helps you understand the range of the kanji.
Common Words
- 温かい（あたたかい / atatakai） — warm
- 温度（おんど / ondo） — temperature
- 温泉（おんせん / onsen） — hot spring
- 体温（たいおん / taion） — body temperature
- 温室（おんしつ / onshitsu） — greenhouse
- 温水（おんすい / onsui） — warm water
Example Sentences
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温かいお茶を飲みました。
あたたかいおちゃをのみました。 / Atatakai ocha o nomimashita.
I drank warm tea.
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温度を少し下げてください。
おんどをすこしさげてください。 / Ondo o sukoshi sagete kudasai.
Please lower the temperature a little.
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週末に温泉へ行きます。
しゅうまつにおんせんへいきます。 / Shūmatsu ni onsen e ikimasu.
I will go to a hot spring this weekend.
When Learners Usually See This Kanji
Start with 温かい (あたたかい / atatakai) because it keeps the core meaning of 温 clear. Then add 温度 and 温泉 to see how the reading and meaning shift in real vocabulary. Do not memorize 温 as a single English word; connect it to actual words and example sentences.
Summary
温 means “warm” and appears in useful Japanese words such as 温かい, 温度, and 温泉.