English–Japanese

“cool” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoクール (kūru)

Pronunciation

Romajisuzushii

Example

外は涼しいです。soto wa suzu shi i de su

It is cool outside.

Illustration for 涼しい (cool)

How to say “cool” in Japanese

“Cool” in Japanese is 涼しい (suzushii).

Marks a gentle coolness in the air or weather that gives relief from heat.

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

Example sentences with 涼しい

今日は涼しいです。kyō wa suzu shi i de su

It is cool today.

暑い日は、冷たい飲み物より涼しい場所で休みたいです。atsu i hi wa tsume ta i no mi mono yo ri suzu shi i ba sho de yasu mi ta i de su

On hot days, I would rather rest in a cool place than have a cold drink.

Tips for using 涼しい

  • Unlike cold, 涼しい (suzushii) often describes weather that feels refreshing because it relieves heat.

Other Japanese words for “cool”

彼はいつもクールです。kare wa i tsu mo kū ru de su

He is always cool.

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