Translation of Japanese word "涼しい" to English
涼しい
すずしい
[suzushii]
IPA: /suzushi i/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf a mildly low temperature.
How to use
涼しい (suzushii) — 'cool / refreshing (weather)'. 涼しい風 — cool breeze. Often used to describe pleasant autumn/evening air.
🇬🇧 English
cool / refreshing
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 涼しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): すずしい
Romaji Transcription: suzushii
Example Sentences
私は涼しい服を着ています。
わたしはすずしいふくをいています。
I am wearing cool clothes.
この水は涼しいです。
このみずはすずしいです。
This water is cool.
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What does the Japanese word "涼しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "涼しい" means "cool / refreshing" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "涼しい"?▼
The word "涼しい" is read as "すずしい" (suzushii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a state of low body temperature.".
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