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“cool off” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisuzumu

Example

暑いので、木陰で涼みます。atsu i no de ko kage de suzu mi ma su

It's hot, so I cool off in the shade.

Illustration for 涼む (cool off)

How to say “cool off” in Japanese

“Cool off” in Japanese is 涼む (suzumu).

Describes seeking relief from heat by staying in a cool place or enjoying a cool breeze.

Full entry for 涼む: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 涼む

窓を開けて、部屋で涼みます。mado o a ke te heya de suzu mi ma su

I open the window and cool off in my room.

Tips for using 涼む

  • The pattern 場所で涼む (basho de suzumu) treats the place as the setting of the action, so で (de) is used rather than an object marker.

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