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冱
1
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be vivid; to be crisp
Examples
満月が空にさえている。
A full moon is shining bright in the sky.
2
to be clear-headed; to be alert; to be on the ball; to be wide awake
Examples
昨日ゆっくり休んだ分、今日は頭が冴えている。
I feel smart today, to a degree that is in proportion to the amount of good rest I had yesterday.
3
Often as 冴えない
to look upbeat; to be perky; to be cheerful
4
to master (a skill); to excel at; to cleanly execute
5
Often as 冴えない
to be satisfying
6
Original meaning; now somewhat old-fashioned
to become frigid; to become intensely cold
1
dull; dreary; sullen; depressed
2
dissatisfying; disappointing; lackluster; inadequate
3
unattractive; unappealing
4
boring; uninteresting
1
Noun or verb acting prenominally
cheerful (look); healthy (complexion)
