Japanese - Lesson 167 of 168: Weather Small Talk

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

寒いですね

Samui desu ne.

It’s cold, isn’t it?

Meaning: It’s cold, isn’t it?

When to use: Use this polite phrase as small talk when the weather or room feels cold. Good when you want to notice the temperature without asking a question.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 寒いですか？ which asks a direct question. For friendly small talk, use '寒いですね。' to share the feeling politely.

外は寒いですね。コートを着ましょう。

Soto wa samui desu ne. Kōto o kimashō.

It's cold outside, isn't it? Let's put on coats.

部屋が少し寒いですね。窓を閉めてもいいですか？

Heya ga sukoshi samui desu ne. Mado o shimete mo ii desu ka?

The room is a bit cold, isn't it? May I close the window?

暑いですね

Atsui desu ne.

It’s hot, isn’t it?

Meaning: It’s hot, isn’t it?

When to use: Say this politely when the weather or an indoor space feels warm. It’s a neutral, friendly remark for small talk.

教室の中が暑いですね。エアコンをつけましょうか？

Kyōshitsu no naka ga atsui desu ne. Eakon o tsukemashō ka?

The classroom is hot, isn't it? Shall we turn on the AC?

今日は本当に暑いですね。水を持ってきましたか？

Kyō wa hontō ni atsui desu ne. Mizu o motte kimashita ka?

It's really hot today, isn't it? Did you bring water?

いい天気ですね。

Ii tenki desu ne.

Nice weather, isn’t it?

Meaning: Nice weather, isn’t it?

When to use: A safe, friendly opener for conversations about sunny or pleasant days — great for parks, walkways, or on the way to work.

今日はいい天気ですね。散歩に行きましょうか？

Kyō wa ī tenki desu ne. Sanpo ni ikimashō ka?

Nice weather today, isn't it? Shall we go for a walk?

週末はいい天気ですね。外でランチしましょう。

Shūmatsu wa ī tenki desu ne. Soto de ranchi shimashō.

The weekend has nice weather, doesn't it? Let's have lunch outside.

Japanese - Weather Small Talk

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

You walk into a chilly office and want to make small talk about the temperature. Which phrase fits best?

Which phrase best translates to 'Nice weather, isn't it?'

You're sitting in a warm meeting room that feels stuffy. Which phrase is the most natural polite remark?

You meet a colleague outside on a sunny weekend morning. Which phrase would you most likely start with?

On a winter morning at the station you would naturally say, 'It's cold, isn't it?'

In a hot office you would say, quietly to the person next to you, 'It's hot, isn't it?'

Opening the window and seeing the blue sky, you would say to your friend, 'Nice weather, isn't it?'

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice