noun
cooling off; enjoying the cool air
Refers to the act of cooling oneself down, often by going outside in the evening or sitting in a breezy spot. Commonly used in phrases like 涼みに行く or 夕涼み.
夕方、川へ涼みに行った。
In the evening, I went to the river to cool off.
縁側で涼みながらスイカを食べた。
I ate watermelon while cooling off on the veranda.