godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Transitive verb for lowering the temperature of something, such as food, drinks, or a body part.
ビールを冷蔵庫で冷やす。
I chill the beer in the fridge.
火傷した指を水で冷
I cooled my burned finger with water.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
cool down; calm down; regain composure
Metaphorical use with 頭 (head) or 気持ち (feelings) to mean calming excitement or anger. Often used in the phrase 頭を冷やす.
少し頭を冷やしたほうがいいよ。
You should cool your head a bit.
怒りを冷やすために散歩に出た。
I went for a walk to calm my anger.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Rare, mostly in the expression 肝を冷やす (to be scared stiff, literally 'cool one's liver'). Not used freely for general fear.
あの事故の話を聞いて肝を冷やした。
I was scared stiff when I heard about that accident.