蒸し暑い

むしあつい
Alternative writings: むし暑い, 蒸暑い
JLPT:N2
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1Humid or sultry — uncomfortably hot because of high humidity, making you sweat; the word Japanese speakers commonly use for muggy summer weather.

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Examples

夏は蒸し暑くて夜もよく眠れない。

Summer is so humid that I can't sleep well at night.

今日は蒸し暑いから、冷たい飲み物が欲しい。

It's humid today, so I want a cold drink.

エアコンをつけないと部屋が蒸し暑くなる。

Without air conditioning, the room becomes hot and humid.

梅雨の時期は蒸し暑い日が続く。

Humid days continue throughout the rainy season.

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