How to say lukewarm in Japanese

JLPTN5
ぬるいnurui☆《温い・緩い・微温い》ぬくいnukui《温い》 Inflection

adjective:

  • lukewarm; tepid ［温い・微温い］ - ぬくい is primarily used in Western Japan
  • lenient ［ぬるい］ ➜ 緩い【ゆるい】
  • slow; stupid ［ぬくい］ - archaism ➜ 温

Example Sentences

ぬるいnuruiカルピスKARUPISU甘いamaiだけdakeだdaがga、氷koori入れれirereばba酸味sanmi出るderu。
Lukewarm Calpis is sweet, but if you add some ice it becomes a bit sour.

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