涼すずしい

i-adjective

cool; refreshing

Describes pleasantly cool temperature, especially of air, breeze, or a place. Often used for comfortable coolness in summer.

• 今日きょうは風かぜが涼すずしくて気き持もちがいい。

  The breeze is cool and pleasant today.

• エアコンの効きいた部屋へやは涼すずしい。

  The air-conditioned room is cool.

i-adjective

clear; bright (eyes)

Used for eyes that look clear, bright, and lively, often implying a refreshing impression.

• 彼かの女じょの涼すずしい目めが印いん象しょう的てきだった。

  Her clear, bright eyes were striking.

i-adjective

clear; distinct (voice, sound)

Describes a voice or sound that is clear, distinct, and pleasant to hear, like a refreshing tone.

• 鈴すずの音おとが涼すずしく響ひびいた。

  The sound of the bell rang out clearly.

i-adjective

composed; unruffled; unconcerned

Describes a facial expression that is calm and unconcerned, often in a situation where one might be expected to show emotion. Frequently used in the phrase 涼しい顔.

See also: 涼しい顔 (すずしいかお)

• 彼かれは失しっ敗ぱいしても涼すずしい顔かおをしている。

  He keeps a composed face even when he fails.

i-adjective

pure; upright; innocent

Archaic sense for a person's character being pure and upright. Not used in modern Japanese outside of classical contexts.

• 古こ文ぶんでは「涼すずしい人ひと」と書かいて心こころの清きよらかな人ひとを指さした。

  In classical texts, 涼しい人 referred to a person of pure heart.