A1 Expression 중립

とても涼しい

totemo suzushii

Very cool

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

Explanation at your level:

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.

뜻

To describe a pleasantly low temperature.

🌍

문화적 배경

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.

💡

Use it as a greeting

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

뜻

To describe a pleasantly low temperature.

💡

Use it as a greeting

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

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct adjective.

秋は____です。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 涼しい

Autumn is typically associated with cool weather.

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

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

관련 표현

🔗

涼しい風

builds on

A cool breeze

🔗

涼しくなる

builds on

To become cool

어디서 쓸까?

🛍️

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

Memorize It

Mnemonic

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

Visual Association

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.

Word Web

涼しい風秋快適エアコン温度

챌린지

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

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Hace mucho fresco

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

French high

Il fait très frais

French requires the impersonal 'il fait' structure.

German high

Es ist sehr kühl

German is more direct, similar to Japanese structure.

Arabic low

الجو بارد جداً

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

Japanese n/a

とても涼しい

N/A

Easily Confused

とても涼しい 대 寒い (Samui)

Both relate to temperature.

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

자주 묻는 질문 (1)

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

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