Japanese Lesson – It’s getting cold

The weather is starting to cool down, and as we move into mid-September, it won’t be long before autumn is properly here in Japan! 🍂

But while we might have to say goodbye to those long, hot summer days, there’s one thing that makes autumn even more exciting… all the amazing new snacks! 🎃🍠🍁

So, this week, let’s learn a simple Japanese phrase that’s perfect for this time of year: Samuku natte kimashita (寒くなってきました), which means “It’s getting cold.”

You can use this when the temperature starts to drop and you can feel the seasons changing. It’s a handy little phrase to know as you go from those hot summer days into the cooler autumn weather.

And autumn in Japan is a particularly exciting time for snack lovers. You’ll start seeing all sorts of limited-edition autumn flavours popping up in shops, from sweet potato and pumpkin to chestnut and maple. 🍠🌰🍁

So even if you’re starting to reach for your jumper, at least there’s plenty of delicious new Japanese snacks to keep you warm and happy!

Now you know how to say “It’s getting cold” in Japanese — just remember it when you feel that first cool autumn breeze!