心温まる
kokoroatatamaru
The English phrase "heartwarming" is translated into Japanese as 心温まる (kokoroatatamaru).
How does it change in a sentence?
This is an intransitive verb phrase used as an adjective to modify nouns. To use it as an adjective before a noun, place it directly before the noun without any particle, such as in 心温まる話 (a heartwarming story).
How do you pronounce it?
kokoroatatamaru
Did you know?
- The concept of 'heartwarming' can be expressed through the onomatopoeic word ほっこり (hokkori), which mimics the physical sensation of a cozy warmth spreading through your body.
- In Japanese, the verb 温まる (atatamaru) is specifically used for things like feelings, bodies, or atmosphere, whereas the word 暖まる is used for things like the weather or rooms.
- The word for 'heart' in this phrase, 心 (kokoro), refers to the emotional and spiritual center of a person, rather than the physical organ 'heart' known as 心臓 (shinzou).
Examples in context
- 心温まる物語ですね。Kokoro atatamaru monogatari desu ne.It is a heartwarming story.
- 心温まるニュースが届きました。Kokoro atatamaru nyuusu ga todokimashita.Heartwarming news arrived.
- 心温まる交流ができました。Kokoro atatamaru kouryuu ga dekimashita.We had a heartwarming interaction.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are talking about a video they saw online.
- 健太 Kentaこの動画、見た？kono douga, mita?Did you see this video?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、本当に心温まる話だったね。un, hontou ni kokoro atatamaru hanashi datta ne.Yes, it was a truly heartwarming story.
- 健太 Kentaいい気分になるよね。ii kibun ni naru yo ne.It makes you feel good, doesn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiそうね。健太くんも好きそう。sou ne. kenta-kun mo sukisou.I agree. I think you would like it too, Kenta.
