Translation guide
The English word 'chill' has several distinct meanings: a cold feeling, a relaxed state, and as a verb meaning to cool or relax. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each.
冷え込みがあります。
There's a chill in the air.
A moderate but unpleasant coldness, often in the air or a sensation.
General word for coldness or chill, often used for air or body.
朝の冷えが厳しくなってきた。
The morning chill has become severe.
A sudden feeling of cold, often associated with shivering or illness.
The sensation of chill on the skin, often used for weather.
秋の肌寒さが心地よい。
The autumn chill is pleasant.
Calm, relaxed, easygoing, or untroubled.
Describes a person who is calm and composed.
彼はいつも落ち着いているね。
He's always so chill.
Implies a relaxed, unhurried attitude; often used for atmosphere or personality.
今日は家でのんびりしている。
I'm just chilling at home today.
Slang for relaxed, loose, or not strict; can describe a person or situation.
To make something cold, like food or drink.
Transitive verb: to cool or chill something deliberately.
ビールを冷やしておいて。
Chill the beer, please.
To let something cool down (often hot food/drink to room temperature).
To spend time relaxing, often casually with friends.
Common casual phrase meaning to relax or take it easy.
週末は友達とまったりする。
On weekends I chill with friends.
To laze around, often with a nuance of doing nothing productive.
今日は一日中だらだらしてた。
I just chilled all day today.
To relax comfortably, often at home or in a cozy setting.
Using 'チル' (chiru) as a loanword is understood by some young people, but it's not standard. Stick to native expressions like 落ち着いている or のんびりしている.
寒気がするので、熱を測ってみます。
I feel a chill, so I'll take my temperature.
I like that teacher because he's chill.
スープを冷ましてから飲む。
I let the soup chill before drinking it.
家でくつろいで映画を見た。
I chilled at home and watched a movie.