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涼
Cool, Refreshing
すず.しい, すず.む, すず.やか
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
During Japan's hot summers, people seek 涼 (coolness) by visiting rivers, mountains, and enjoying wind chimes (風鈴), which are believed to create a refreshing feeling.
Memory Trick
Imagine standing beside a cool mountain stream on a hot summer day. That refreshing breeze helps you remember 涼 means 'cool.'
Readings
Onyomi: リョウ (ryou)
Kunyomi: すず.しい, すず.む, すず.やか
Example Words
涼しい
すずしい (suzushii)
Cool
涼む
すずむ (suzumu)
To cool oneself
納涼
のうりょう (nouryou)
Keeping cool in summer
清涼飲料水
せいりょういんりょうすい (seiryou inryousui)
Soft drink
Example Sentence
今日は とても 涼しいです。
きょう は とても すずしいです。
kyou wa totemo suzushii desu
It's very cool today.