Describes a pleasantly cool, refreshing feeling, often associated with a breeze, sound, or appearance. Can also describe a clear, bright quality, such as a voice or expression.
A refreshing breeze came in through the window.
Her clear voice echoed through the room.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.
Derived from the stem 涼 (suzu-) of the classical adjective 涼し (suzushi), combined with the suffix やか (-yaka), which forms na-adjectives expressing a state or quality. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical Japanese to describe a refreshing coolness.