冷たい

つめたい
Alternative readings: つべたい
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Physically cold to the touch; of a low temperature (used for objects, drinks, surfaces).

I-Adjective

Examples

毎朝、冷たい水で顔を洗う。

I wash my face with cold water every morning.

冷たい雨が窓を打っている。

Cold rain is hitting the window.

彼の手は冷たかった。

His hands were cold.

暑い日に冷たいコーヒーが飲みたくなる。

On a hot day you want to drink cold coffee.

2

Emotionally cold; unfriendly or indifferent in manner—lacking warmth or feeling.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼女は別れ話にとても冷たかった。

She was very cold about the breakup.

冷たい態度を取られて傷ついた。

I was hurt by their cold attitude.

その店員の応対はどこか冷たく感じた。

I felt the clerk's service was somewhat cold.

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