Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 快適 | kaiteki | [ka̠ite̞kʲi] (narrow) |
| 心地良い | kokochiyoi | |
| 居心地のいい | igokochi no ii |
The Japanese language has different ways to express comfort depending on whether you are describing a physical state, a sensory experience or the atmosphere of a place.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 居心地のいい contains the word 居心地 (igokochi), which literally means 'the feeling of being in a place' or 'the state of staying/dwelling'.
Which one should you use?
While 快適 refers to physical comfort and ease, 心地良い (kokochiyoi) is often used for sensory or emotional comfort, such as a pleasant breeze, a nice scent or a soothing feeling. 居心地のいい (igokochi no ii) is specifically used to describe the comfort of a place or atmosphere in relation to how much one feels at ease or 'at home' within it.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using 快適 as an adjective to modify a noun directly, you must add な (na) after it, such as in the phrase 快適な部屋 (kaiteki na heya – a comfortable room).
How do you pronounce it?
kaiteki
Did you know?
- In a social context, feeling 'comfortable' with someone is often expressed as 気を遣わない (ki o tsukawanai), which means 'not having to use one's nerves' or 'not having to be overly polite'.
- The word 居心地 (igokochi) is often used to describe the comfort of a relationship, meaning you feel 'at ease' with a person as if they were a physical space.
- The word 心地 (kokochi) in 心地良い is a contraction of the older word 心持ち (kokoro-mochi), which combines 'heart/mind' with the verb 'to hold'.
Examples in context
- この部屋、快適だよ。This room is comfortable.This sentence is useful for describing a room using 快適.Tatoeba #10184028 by bunbuku, translation #61657 by CK
- 部屋はきれいで快適ね。The room is clean and comfortable.This sentence is useful for combining 'clean' and 'comfortable' using 快適.Tatoeba #11795551 by small_snow, translation #10050907 by ddnktr
- この部屋、とても快適なのよ。I am quite comfortable in this room.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are quite comfortable using 快適.Tatoeba #9994261 by small_snow, translation #57332 by CC
- このホテルの客室はとても快適ですThe hotel rooms here are very comfortable.
- この場所は心地よくてリラックスできますThis place is comfortable, and I can relax here.
- この車の乗り心地は最高の快適さですThe comfort level of this car's ride is excellent.
- このソファは本当に快適だよThis sofa is really comfortable!
- この服は着心地がとてもラクで気に入ってるI love this clothing because it's very comfortable to wear.
- 家でゆっくりくつろげるのは最高だIt's the best to be able to relax at home.
- コンビニのエアコンは快適ですね。The air conditioning in the convenience store is comfortable, isn't it?
- 長い一日の後、温かいお風呂で心地よさを感じる。After a long day, I feel a sense of comfort in a warm bath.
- この猫のぬいぐるみは触り心地がとても良い。This cat plush toy has a very pleasant touch and feel.
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Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about their new hotel room.
- 蓮 Renこのホテル、すごく快適だね。Kono hoteru, sugoku kaiteki da ne.This hotel is really comfortable, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、ベッドが最高だよ。Un, beddo ga saikou da yo.Yeah, the bed is amazing.
- 蓮 Ren空調も効いていて快適だ。Kuuchou mo kiite ite kaiteki da.The air conditioning is working and it's comfortable.
- 結衣 Yuiゆっくり休めそうだね。Yukkuri yasume sou da ne.It looks like we can really relax.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comfortable” translations and entries 快適, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
