No. 1,350 in Japanese
アツ
"アツ" (Atsu) is a Japanese slang term meaning "intense," "exciting," or "heated," often used to describe emotions, situations, or enthusiasm.
In a sentence
この映画はアツい展開がたくさんある。
This movie has many intense developments.
アツい (Atsui) here describes intensity, often emotionally impactful.
今日は天気がアツくて、外に出たくない。
Today the weather is hot, and I don't want to go outside.
アツい (Atsui) is used to describe high temperature.
彼のメッセージが本当にアツいね。
His message is really passionate.
アツい (Atsui) conveys a sense of passion or fervor in expression.
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