涼
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Meanings
1
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
Refers to a pleasant coolness, often from a breeze or shaded area. Commonly used in the phrase 涼を取る (to cool off).
See also: 涼を取る
Cool off in the shade of a tree.
In the evening, a cool breeze comes from the river.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で涼を求めるto seek out coolness (e.g. in a shaded spot)
Many people seek out coolness in the shade of trees.
- 涼を感じるto feel a refreshing coolness
The sound of the wind chime gives a feeling of coolness.
Expressions
- 涼を取るenjoy the cool breeze; cool off