JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
温 — warm
- Reading
- オン・あたた.か・あたた.かい・あたた.まる・あたた.める・ぬく
- Meaning
- warm
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
温 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is オン・あたた.か・あたた.かい・あたた.まる・あたた.める・ぬく and it means warm. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
温 appears in everyday japanese words such as 保温 (retaining warmth), 温和 (gentle) and 温室 (greenhouse).
Japanese words containing 温
Frequently asked questions
What does 温 mean in Japanese?
温 means warm in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 温 read?
温 is read オン・あたた.か・あたた.かい・あたた.まる・あたた.める・ぬく. Reading it inside real words — 保温 and 温和 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 温 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 温 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 温 in a word?
A common word containing 温 is 保温 (ほおん) — "retaining warmth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 温 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 温 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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