温あたたかい

i-adjective

warm; mild; pleasantly hot

Describes a comfortable warmth of air, objects, or food. 暖かい is preferred for air temperature; 温かい for tangible things.

• 今日きょうは暖あたたかいですね。

  It's warm today, isn't it?

• 温あたたかいスープが飲のみたい。

  I want to drink some warm soup.

i-adjective

kind; considerate; warm-hearted

Only when written 温かい

Describes a person, action, or atmosphere that is emotionally warm and caring. Written as 温かい.

• 彼かれは温あたたかい人ひとだ。

  He is a warm-hearted person.

• 温あたたかい言こと葉ばをかけてくれた。

  They gave me kind words.

i-adjective

warm (color); mellow

Only when written 暖かい

Used for colors that give a feeling of warmth, such as reds, oranges, and yellows. Written as 暖かい.

• この部屋へやは暖あたたかい色いろでまとめられている。

  This room is decorated in warm colors.

i-adjective

financially comfortable; having enough money

Only when written 暖かい

Idiomatic expression meaning one's finances are in good shape. Often used in the phrase 懐が暖かい (ふところがあたたかい). Written as 暖かい.

• ボーナスが出でたので、今こん月げつは懐ふところが暖あたたかい。

  Since I got my bonus, my wallet is feeling warm this month.