“It's cold today” in Japanese is 今日は寒いですね (きょうはさむいですね), pronounced kyō wa samui desu ne.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 9 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
A classic small-talk opener. The ね invites the other person to agree: そうですね.
Example sentences
- 今日は寒いですね。きょうはさむいですね。It’s cold today, isn’t it?
- そうですね。そうですね。It sure is.
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FAQ
How do you say It's cold today in Japanese?
It's cold today in Japanese is 今日は寒いですね (きょうはさむいですね), pronounced “kyō wa samui desu ne”.
How do you write It's cold today in Japanese?
It's written 今日は寒いですね with kanji, or きょうはさむいですね in hiragana. Both are read kyō wa samui desu ne.