pre-noun adjectival
lingering; still not subsided; continuing
Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi) describing a feeling, excitement, or state that has not yet faded. Often used with 興奮, 余韻, 熱気, etc. The choice of kanji (冷, 覚, 醒) can nuance the type of lingering state.
With the excitement of the match still lingering, the fans left the stadium.
I had breakfast with a groggy head, as if not fully awake from a dream.
The base verb meaning 'to cool down' (intransitive). 冷めやらぬ is a fixed literary form meaning 'not yet cooled down', used attributively.
Archaic negative of やる (to do completely); here part of the fixed expression 〜やらぬ meaning 'not yet completely done'.
Most common spelling for lingering feelings or excitement, using 冷める (to cool down).
Uses 覚める (to awaken); often for lingering dreamlike states or trance.
Uses 醒める (to sober up, come to one's senses); for lingering intoxication or daze.
Alternate kanji for やらぬ; less common.
Alternate kanji for やらぬ; less common.
Alternate kanji for やらぬ; less common.
Compound of the continuative form of 冷める (sameru, 'to cool down') + やらぬ (yaranu), the archaic negative of やる (yaru, 'to do completely'). Literally 'not yet cooled down'. The kanji 覚 and 醒 are used for related verbs with different nuances.