寒い
さむい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Cold (weather)
Examples
冬は寒いです。
It is cold in winter.
📖 How to Use
「寒い」is an adjective meaning "Cold (weather)." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「寒い」is read as「さむい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「寒い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「寒い」mean in Japanese?+
「寒い」means "Cold (weather)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「寒い」?+
「寒い」is read as「さむい」.
Is 「寒い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「寒い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「寒い」?+
冬は寒いです。 — It is cold in winter.
Practice 「寒い」 with spaced repetition