A1 Expression Neutral 1 min de lectura

とても涼しい

totemo suzushii

Very cool

Practícalo

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'とても涼しい' to describe a pleasant, cool temperature that feels refreshing after heat.

  • Means: A state of being pleasantly cool or refreshing.
  • Used in: Describing autumn weather, air-conditioned rooms, or evening breezes.
  • Don't confuse: '寒い' (samui), which means 'cold' in an unpleasant or freezing way.
Sun setting + light breeze + happy face = とても涼しい

Explicación a tu nivel:

This phrase means 'very cool.' Use it when the weather is nice and not hot. It is a simple way to talk about the temperature.
This is an i-adjective phrase used to describe a comfortable, refreshing temperature. It is commonly used in daily conversation to express relief from heat.
This expression is a staple of Japanese 'aisatsu' (greetings) regarding the environment. It functions as a polite observation that invites agreement from the listener, helping to establish a shared reality.
The phrase utilizes the intensifier 'totemo' to emphasize the degree of thermal comfort. It is linguistically significant as it highlights the cultural preference for moderate, refreshing climates over extreme heat.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, this phrase serves as a phatic expression. It is less about the objective temperature and more about the social function of acknowledging the environment to build rapport.
This phrase exemplifies the Japanese lexical focus on sensory-based adjectives. By modifying the i-adjective 'suzushii' with 'totemo', the speaker performs a subjective evaluation of the environment, which is essential for maintaining social harmony in Japanese discourse.

Significado

To describe a pleasantly low temperature.

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'suzushii' is linked to the aesthetic of 'fuubutsushi' (seasonal markers). Coolness is highly prized in summer, often associated with shade and water.

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Use it as a greeting

In autumn, saying 'suzushii desu ne' is a perfect way to start a conversation.

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Use it as a greeting

In autumn, saying 'suzushii desu ne' is a perfect way to start a conversation.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct adjective.

秋は____です。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 涼しい

Autumn is typically associated with cool weather.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Ayudas visuales

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✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective. Fill Blank A1

秋は____です。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 涼しい

Autumn is typically associated with cool weather.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, use 'tsumetai' for cold food/drinks.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

涼しい風

builds on

A cool breeze

🔗

涼しくなる

builds on

To become cool

Dónde usarla

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Entering a shop

You: わあ、ここはとても涼しいですね！

neutral
🍂

Autumn walk

Friend: 今日はとても涼しいね。

informal

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of a 'Sue' who is 'she' (suzushii) and is feeling very cool in the shade.

Asociación visual

Imagine yourself standing under a large tree on a hot day, feeling a sudden, perfect breeze.

Story

I walked outside after a long, hot day. Suddenly, a breeze hit me. I smiled and said, 'Ah, totemo suzushii!' It felt like a gift from the sky.

In Other Languages

Most languages have a specific word for 'cool' vs 'cold'. English 'refreshing' captures the feeling well.

Word Web

涼しい風秋快適エアコン温度

Desafío

Say 'totemo suzushii' every time you walk into an air-conditioned room today.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

Pronunciación

Acento Flat pitch accent.

The 'u' in 'su' is often devoiced.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
本日はとても涼しいですね。

本日はとても涼しいですね。 (Weather talk)

Neutral
今日はとても涼しいです。

今日はとても涼しいです。 (Weather talk)

Informal
今日はとても涼しいね。

今日はとても涼しいね。 (Weather talk)

Jerga
今日、超涼しい！

今日、超涼しい！ (Weather talk)

Derived from the classical Japanese adjective 'suzushi', which describes a refreshing, clear, or cool state. It has been used for centuries to describe the relief of autumn or the shade.

Heian Period:

Dato curioso

The kanji 涼 contains the 'water' radical, emphasizing the cooling effect of water.

Notas culturales

The concept of 'suzushii' is linked to the aesthetic of 'fuubutsushi' (seasonal markers).

“風鈴の音を聞くと、とても涼しい気分になります。”

Coolness is highly prized in summer, often associated with shade and water.

“涼しい場所で休みましょう。”

Inicios de conversación

“

今日の天気はどうですか？

Errores comunes

✗

とても寒い (when it is just pleasant)

✓

とても涼しい

wrong context
Learners often use 'samui' (cold) for any temperature below 25C. Use 'suzushii' for pleasant coolness.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Hace mucho fresco

Spanish uses 'hacer' (to make) for weather, while Japanese uses the adjective directly.

French Very Similar

Il fait très frais

French requires the impersonal 'il fait' structure.

German Very Similar

Es ist sehr kühl

German is more direct, similar to Japanese structure.

Arabic Different

الجو بارد جداً

Japanese has a distinct, positive word for 'cool' that Arabic lacks.

Japanese n/a

とても涼しい

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Spotted in the Real World

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(2023)

“秋の風が吹いて、とても涼しい。”

A user posting about the change of seasons.

Fácil de confundir

とても涼しい vs 寒い (Samui)

Both relate to temperature.

Use 'suzushii' for pleasant, 'samui' for unpleasant cold.

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

No, use 'tsumetai' for cold food/drinks.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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