Rare noun referring to a chilly feeling, especially in autumn. More commonly expressed with the adjective 肌寒い.
I took a walk while feeling the autumn chill.
Standard kanji spelling for this rare noun.
Rarely used kanji form; 肌寒 is preferred.
Compound of 肌 (はだ, 'skin') and 寒 (さむ, 'cold'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to a chill felt on the skin.