Word details
冷める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冷める
Dictionary
Entry
1
to cool down; to get cold
Examples
スープは冷めていない。
The soup is not cool.
2
to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to dampen; to fade; to wane
Examples
「いいえ、違います」とイギリス人はさめた返事をしました。
"No, I'm not," replied the Englishman coldly.
3
to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
冷
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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