寒い
さむい
samui
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

寒い (さむい (samui)) means "Cold". The reading is さむい (samui). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Cold

Also : chilly

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Example Sentences

この部屋は寒いです。

このへやはさむいです。

This room is cold.

この部屋はとても寒いです。

このへやはとてもさむいです。

This room is very cold.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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