冴えない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冴えない
1
dull; dreary; sullen; depressed
2
dissatisfying; disappointing; lackluster; inadequate
3
unattractive; unappealing
4
boring; uninteresting
Kanji in this Word
冴
7 strokes
Frequency: 2341
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
be clear
serene
cold
skilful
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.える
こお.る
ひ.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さえ
さえる
冱
6 strokes
Meanings
freeze
be cold
be clear
attain skill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.える
こお.る
ひ.える
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