JLPT N3 Intermediate
蒸し暑い
Unpleasantly hot and humid; muggy
Readings
Other forms
むし暑い often written with hiragana
蒸し暑くない negative
蒸し暑かった past
I-adjective
Humid and Hot / Muggy
Describes high humidity combined with high temperatures that creates a sticky, uncomfortable sensation.
Example
A 今日 は 本当に 蒸し暑い です ね 。
B ええ 、 シャワー を 浴びた ばかり なのに 、 もう 汗 を かいて います 。
[A:] It's really hot and humid today, isn't it? [B:] I know. I just took a shower and I'm already sweating.
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