Vocabulary
What does 温める (あたためる, atatameru) mean?
温める (あたためる, atatameru) means to warm up, to heat (an object, food, or the body — distinct from 暖める, used for air or a room).
| Reading | あたためる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | atatameru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
温めるあたためる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonatatameru
to warm up, to heat (an object, food, or the body — distinct from 暖める, used for air or a room)
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to warm (up); to heat (up)
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to nurse
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to renew (an old friendship)
- 4ichidan verb · transitive to take for oneself
Example sentences
冷えた手を火で暖める。
I warm my cold hands over the fire.
部屋を暖めておきました。
I had warmed up the room in advance.
Also written: 暖める