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Japanese word
涼しい
Pronunciation
Romajisuzushii
Meaning
- i-adjectivecool
Example
外は涼しいです。soto wa suzu shi i de su
It is cool outside.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Marks a gentle coolness in the air or weather that gives relief from heat.
Common phrases
涼しい風suzu shi i kaze
cool breeze
涼しい部屋suzu shi i heya
cool room
Similar words
寒いsamui: Describes a place, season, or weather condition that feels unpleasantly cold.
冷たいtsumetai: Describes food, drinks, or objects with a low temperature.
Definition in Japanese
気温が高すぎず、暑さを和らげて心地よいさま。ki on ga taka su gi zu atsu sa o yawa ra ge te kokochi yo i sa ma
Word origin
涼しい (suzushii, "cool") is a native Japanese word formed from the older adjective 涼し (suzushi, "cool"), not from an imported term.
Usage tips
- Unlike cold, 涼しい (suzushii) often describes weather that feels refreshing because it relieves heat.
Other meanings
- refreshingi-adjective
Opposites
- 暑いatsuihoti-adjective
Related words
- 涼しさsuzushisacoolnessnoun