ぽかぽかと暖かい日だった。
This translates to "It was a warm and pleasant day."
1. ぽかぽかと (Poka-poka to):
ぽかぽか (poka-poka) is an onomatopoeic expression in Japanese that describes a warm, comfortable feeling, like when you're basking in the sun or feeling cozy warmth. It evokes a sense of gentle, pleasant warmth.
と (to) is a particle that often accompanies onomatopoeic words to emphasize the state or manner of something happening. In this case, it emphasizes the warmth described by "ぽかぽか."
2. 暖かい (あたたかい, Atatakai):
暖かい (あたたかい) means "warm" in a physical or emotional sense. It's commonly used to describe warm weather, objects, or feelings.
3. 日 (ひ, Hi):
日 (ひ, hi) means "day" in this context. It refers to a day or daytime.
4. だった (Datta):
だった is the past tense of です (desu), which is a copula (a linking verb similar to "is" or "was"). So だった means "was."
Putting it all together:
ぽかぽか (warm and cozy feeling) + と (emphasis) + 暖かい日 (a warm day) + だった (was) = "It was a warm and pleasant day."
This sentence evokes a comfortable and peaceful feeling, like enjoying a nice day outside.