Word details
冷やす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冷やす
Dictionary
Entry
1
to cool; to chill; to refrigerate
Examples
ワインをもっと冷やしたいんだ。
I want to chill the wine more.
2
to calm down; to cool off; to regain one's composure; to relax
3
to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
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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