温 means “warm, temperature”

あたた · atata

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

あたたか, あたたかい, あたたまる, あたためる, ぬく

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

オン

Taught in grade 3 · 12 strokes

The story

Water (氵) held in a warm vessel: 温かい (atatakai) is the gentle warmth of spring, of hot springs, of a cup of tea. Japan's 温泉 (onsen, hot springs) are a national treasure.

Used in 温泉 (onsen, hot spring) and 気温 (kion, temperature)

Words with 温

• 気温 (きおん, kion): temperature
• 温暖 (おんだん, ondan): warm climate

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