冷や汗
Reading: ひやあせ
Meaning: cold sweat
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Example Sentence
緊張 で 冷や汗 が 出る
I break into a cold sweat from nervousness.
Usage Notes
Used when someone breaks into a cold sweat from fear or nervousness.
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