Significado
Statement indicating a pleasant, moderate coolness.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Suzumi' ({涼|すず}み) involves actively seeking out cool places in summer. This includes 'Kawabata-suzumi' (cooling off by the river) which has been a popular social activity for centuries. Kyoto is famous for 'Kawa-yuka' ({川床|かわゆか}), wooden platforms built over rivers where people eat dinner to feel the {涼|すず}しい breeze from the water. The sound of a {風鈴|ふうりん} (wind chime) is culturally perceived as 'making the air feel cool'. It is a psychological trick to survive the humidity. Uniqlo's 'AIRism' line is marketed using the concept of {涼|すず}しい. It's all about 'breathability' and staying cool in the urban heat.
The 'Ahhh' Rule
If you feel like saying 'Ahhh, that feels good' because of the temperature, it's probably 'suzushii'.
Avoid for People
Don't call a person 'suzushii' to mean they are a 'cool guy'. Use 'kakkoii' instead.
Significado
Statement indicating a pleasant, moderate coolness.
The 'Ahhh' Rule
If you feel like saying 'Ahhh, that feels good' because of the temperature, it's probably 'suzushii'.
Avoid for People
Don't call a person 'suzushii' to mean they are a 'cool guy'. Use 'kakkoii' instead.
Use with 'Sou'
Saying 'suzushisou' (looks cool) is a great way to compliment someone's summer outfit.
The Wind Chime Trick
Mentioning that a sound is 'suzushii' is a very high-level cultural observation.
Teste-se
Choose the correct word to describe a cold glass of water.
この{水|みず}はとても（ ）です。
'Suzushii' is for air; 'tsumetai' is for objects you touch.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of {涼|すず}しい.
{秋|あき}になって、{外|そと}が（ ）なりました。
Before 'narimasu' (to become), the 'i' changes to 'ku'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Someone just told a lie but looks completely calm.
'Suzushii kao' (cool face) means acting nonchalant or unfazed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {今日|きょう}は{暑|あつ}いですね。 B: そうですね。でも、（ ）が{吹|ふ}くと{気持|きも}ちいいですよ。
A 'cool breeze' is the most natural and pleasant thing on a hot day.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Suzushii vs. Tsumetai vs. Samui
Ways to feel {涼|すず}しい
Sound
- • {風鈴|ふうりん} (Wind chime)
- • {鈴|すず} (Bell)
Food
- • {氷|こおり} (Shaved ice)
- • {素麺|そうめん} (Somen)
Nature
- • {木陰|こかげ} (Shade)
- • {滝|たき} (Waterfall)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosこの{水|みず}はとても（ ）です。
'Suzushii' is for air; 'tsumetai' is for objects you touch.
{秋|あき}になって、{外|そと}が（ ）なりました。
Before 'narimasu' (to become), the 'i' changes to 'ku'.
Situation: Someone just told a lie but looks completely calm.
'Suzushii kao' (cool face) means acting nonchalant or unfazed.
A: {今日|きょう}は{暑|あつ}いですね。 B: そうですね。でも、（ ）が{吹|ふ}くと{気持|きも}ちいいですよ。
A 'cool breeze' is the most natural and pleasant thing on a hot day.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, use 'tsumetai' for drinks and food.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone by adding 'desu'.
The direct opposite is 'mushi-atsui' (humid/hot) or just 'atsui' (hot).
Only if you are being sarcastic or if a room is unexpectedly warm and then cools down.
It means acting like nothing is wrong, even if you are in trouble or just did something bad.
Yes, it is {涼|すず}しい. The left part represents water.
Use '{涼|すず}しくなってきた' (Suzushiku natte kita).
No, use 'omoshiroi' (interesting) or 'sugoi' (amazing).
Suzuyaka is more poetic and describes a clear, refreshing beauty.
Yes, almost always. It implies comfort and relief.
Frases relacionadas
{冷|つめ}たい
similarCold to the touch
{寒|さむ}い
similarCold (unpleasant)
{涼|すず}む
builds onTo cool oneself off
{清涼|せいりょう}
specialized formRefreshing/Cool (formal)
{肌寒|はだざむ}い
contrastChilly
