Japanese word

涼む

Pronunciation

Romajisuzumu

Meaning

  • verbcool off

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 涼みに出るsuzu mi ni de ru

    go out to cool off

  • 庭で涼むniwa de suzu mu

    cool off in the garden

Definition in Japanese

暑さを避けて、涼しい場所や風の通る場所で涼しくなる。atsu sa o sa ke te suzu shi i ba sho ya kaze no tō ru ba sho de suzu shi ku na ru

Word origin

The native verb 涼む (suzumu) is traditionally analyzed as 涼し (suzushi, "cool") plus the suffix む (mu), forming a verb for experiencing or seeking that state.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • enjoy the cool airverb

Opposites

  • 暖まるatatamaruwarm upverb

Related words

  • 涼みsuzumicooling offnoun

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