Japanese

しい

すずしい
Meaning: cool; refreshing
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

涼
し
い

Example sentences

It is cool and refreshing in the shade where the breeze passes through.
彼は母親譲りの涼しい目元をしている。
He has clear eyes inherited from his mother.
窓を開けると、涼しい風がスッと入り込んだ。
When I opened the window, a cool breeze came in smoothly.
公園のベンチよりも、木陰の芝生の方が涼しい。
The grass in the shade of the trees is cooler than the park benches.
夏には麻のシャツが涼しくて快適だ。
Linen shirts are cool and comfortable in the summer.
窓を開けると、涼しい風がすうっと入ってきた。
When I opened the window, a cool breeze came right in.
昨夜の雨のおかげで、今朝は幾分涼しく感じられる。
Thanks to the rain last night, it feels somewhat cooler this morning.
夏休みには、涼しい高原でキャンプを楽しんだ。
During the summer holidays, I enjoyed camping on a cool plateau.
心頭滅却すれば火もまた涼しという言葉がある
There is a saying that if you clear your mind, even fire feels cool.
夏は袖無しの服が涼しくて快適だ。
In summer, sleeveless clothes are cool and comfortable.

Usage Notes

Used for a pleasant, cool temperature, often during hot weather.

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