| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 涼しい | すずしい |
Pronunciation: suzushii
How to Say It Outloud: suzushii
Usage: Refers to a cool or refreshing temperature or atmosphere.
Example Sentence Japanese:
今日は涼しいですね。
今日は涼しいですね。Example Sentence English:It's cool today, isn't it?
It's cool today, isn't it?| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| かっこいい | かっこいい |
Pronunciation: kakkoii
How to Say It Outloud: kakkoii
Usage: Used to describe someone or something as stylish, attractive, or cool.
Example Sentence Japanese:あの車は本当にかっこいいね。
あの車は本当にかっこいいね。Example Sentence English:That car is really cool.
That car is really cool.| Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|
| クール | クール |
Pronunciation: kuuru
How to Say It Outloud: kuuru
Usage: Borrowed from English, used in similar contexts to describe someone or something as cool or trendy.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼はクールな人です。
彼はクールな人です。Example Sentence English:He is a cool person.
He is a cool person.Dictionary
涼しいすずしいCommon wordjlpt-n5
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- cool; refreshing
- clear (e.g. eyes); bright
- clear; distinct
- composed (facial expression); unruffled; unconcerned
- pure; upright; innocent
平気へいきCommon wordjlpt-n2
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- cool; calm; composed; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmoved; indifferent
- all right; fine; OK; okay
冷淡れいたんCommon wordjlpt-n1
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- cool; indifferent; apathetic; half-hearted
Noun
- cold; cold-hearted; heartless; unkind
冷やすひやすCommon wordjlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'su' endingTransitive verb
- to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to refrigerate
Transitive verb
- to calm down; to cool off; to regain one's composure; to relax
Transitive verb
- to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
冷ますさますCommon wordjlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'su' endingTransitive verb
- to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool
Transitive verb
- to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
冷やっとひやっと
Adverb (fukushi)Suru verb
- feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver
Suru verb
- feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
平ちゃらへいちゃら
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- unconcerned (about); unbothered; unworried; nonchalant; not caring; not minding
- easy; simple
素敵すてきCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n1
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb; cool
清涼せいりょうCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- cool; refreshing
涼しげすずしげ
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- cool; cool-looking; refreshing to look at
冷ややかひややかCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- cold; chilly; cool
- cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; indifferent; distant; surly; curt
- composed; cool; calm
冷やかすひやかすCommon wordjlpt-n1
Godan verb with 'su' endingTransitive verb
- to banter; to make fun of; to jeer at
Transitive verb
- to cool; to refrigerate
Transitive verb
- to window-shop; to look at without buying
平然へいぜん
'taru' adjectiveAdverb taking the 'to' particle
- calm; composed; cool; quiet
イケてるイケてる
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Ichidan verb
- cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
ひんやりひんやり
Adverb (fukushi)Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Suru verb
- cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
格好良いかっこいいCommon word
I-Adjective (keiyoushi) - yoi/ii class- attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat; with-it; groovy
涼むすずむCommon wordjlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'mu' endingIntransitive verb
- to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
冷めるさめるCommon wordjlpt-n2
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to cool down; to get cold
Intransitive verb
- to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to dampen; to fade; to wane
Intransitive verb
- to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
砕けるくだけるCommon wordjlpt-n2
Ichidan verbIntransitive verb
- to break (into pieces); to be broken; to be smashed
Intransitive verb
- to collapse; to crumble; to decline; to cool (e.g. enthusiasm); to dampen (e.g. one's will to fight)
Intransitive verb
- to become less formal; to throw off reserve; to become affable
Intransitive verb
- to become easy to understand (e.g. a story)
Intransitive verb
- to be worried
冷涼れいりょう
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- cool; cold
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