温度

• Reading: おんど
• Romaji: ondo
• Kanji breakdown: 温 (on) — warm; 度 (do) — degree, measure
• Pronunciation: /oŋ.do/

Meaning

Temperature. The degree of heat or coldness measured on a defined scale.

Used for both ambient and object temperatures, not body temperature (which is 体温). Japan uses Celsius. Common phrases include 温度が上がる (temperature rises) and 温度を調節する (to adjust temperature). Often seen on appliances and weather reports.

Examples

1. 今日の温度は三十五度もあります。 Today's temperature is as high as 35 degrees.
2. エアコンの温度を下げてもいいですか。 Is it okay if I turn down the air conditioner temperature?
3. 温度が急に下がって、風邪をひきました。 The temperature dropped suddenly and I caught a cold.

Usage Guide

Context: weather, science, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 温 (warm) and 度 (degree, measure). Together they describe the measured degree of warmth.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal