Word details

冷える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冷える

Dictionary

Entry

Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #3513
1

to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down

Examples
冷えたビールがあればたまらないね。
A cold beer would hit the spot!

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 667
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

cool
cold (beer, person)
chill

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つめ.たい
ひ.える
ひ.や
ひ.ややか
ひ.やす
ひ.やかす
さ.める
さ.ます

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