あつあつ
Meanings
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
piping hot; scalding
Describes food or drink that is very hot, often freshly cooked or served. Can also describe a hot object or surface.
I want to eat piping hot ramen.
This soup is scalding hot, so be careful.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
madly in love; passionately in love
Describes a couple or a person who is deeply and obviously in love, often in a way that is visible to others. Frequently used in the phrase あつあつのカップル.
Those two are always so lovey-dovey, aren't they?
It's heartwarming to see a couple madly in love.
Usage patterns
- あつあつの〈物〉piping hot (food or drink)
I want to eat some piping hot ramen.
- あつあつのカップルa couple who are madly in love
The two of them are known as a couple who are head over heels for each other.
- あつあつのうちに〈動詞〉to do something while (the food) is still piping hot
Please eat the bread while it's still piping hot.
- 〈人〉と〈人〉はあつあつだso-and-so and so-and-so are madly in love
He and his wife just got married and are still madly in love.