A1 Collocation 中性

涼しい風

suzushii kaze

Cool breeze

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A refreshing, gentle movement of air that brings relief from heat.

  • Means: A pleasant, cool breeze often felt in summer.
  • Used in: Describing weather, feeling refreshed, or writing seasonal greetings.
  • Don't confuse: {冷たい風|つめたいかぜ} (cold wind), which implies an unpleasant chill.
Hot sun + gentle air movement = {涼しい風|すずしいかぜ}

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means a cool, nice wind. You use it when the weather is hot and you feel good because of the air.
It describes a gentle, refreshing breeze. It is commonly used in summer to talk about the weather or how a room feels.
This collocation refers to a pleasant movement of air. It is often used to describe relief from heat or, metaphorically, a refreshing new idea or change in a situation.
Beyond its literal meteorological sense, this phrase functions as a metaphor for positive change. It is frequently employed in descriptive writing to evoke a sense of tranquility or to signal a shift in atmosphere.
The phrase encapsulates the aesthetic appreciation of seasonal transitions in Japan. It functions as a sensory anchor in discourse, bridging the gap between physical environmental conditions and the internal emotional state of the speaker.
Syntactically, it acts as a noun phrase modified by an i-adjective. Pragmatically, it serves as a phatic expression of shared environmental experience, reinforcing social bonds through the mutual recognition of seasonal shifts and the relief provided by natural phenomena.

意思

A gentle, cool movement of air.

🌍

文化背景

The phrase is used in 'shochu-mimai' (summer greeting cards). In many cultures, a cool breeze is a universal symbol of relief.

💡

Use it in summer

It's the most natural way to talk about good weather.

意思

A gentle, cool movement of air.

💡

Use it in summer

It's the most natural way to talk about good weather.

自我测试

Choose the correct word.

夏に{吹|ふ}く＿＿＿は{気持|きも}ちいい。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： {涼しい風|すずしいかぜ}

{涼しい風|すずしいかぜ} is pleasant, while the others are usually negative.

🎉 得分： /1

视觉学习工具

常见问题

1 个问题

No, it sounds strange. Use {冷たい風|つめたいかぜ} instead.

相关表达

🔗

{新|あたら}しい{風|かぜ}

similar

A breath of fresh air

🔄

{涼風|りょうふう}

synonym

Cool breeze

在哪里用

🎐

Summer Evening

A: {今日|きょう}は{暑|あつ}いですね。

B: {夜|よる}になって{涼しい風|すずしいかぜ}が{吹|ふ}いてきましたね。

neutral
🏢

Office Break

Manager: {新|あたら}しい{企画|きかく}は{涼しい風|すずしいかぜ}のようです。

Staff: {ありがとうございます。}

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'Suzu' (bell) ringing in a 'Cool' breeze.

Visual Association

A person standing on a balcony at sunset, eyes closed, hair gently blowing in a soft breeze.

Rhyme

Suzu-shii kaze, cool breeze in the maze.

Story

Ken was sweating in the office. He opened the window. Suddenly, a {涼しい風|すずしいかぜ} blew in. He felt refreshed and finished his work.

Word Web

{風|かぜ}{涼しい|すずしい}{吹|ふ}く{夏|なつ}{爽やか|さわやか}{心地よい|ここちよい}

挑战

Describe the weather to a friend using this phrase today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Una brisa fresca

None; usage is almost identical.

French high

Une brise fraîche

None; usage is almost identical.

German high

Eine kühle Brise

None; usage is almost identical.

Arabic high

نسمة باردة (Nasma barida)

None; usage is almost identical.

Japanese self

{涼しい風|すずしいかぜ}

N/A

Easily Confused

涼しい風 对比 {冷たい風|つめたいかぜ}

Both involve wind.

{涼しい|すずしい} = pleasant; {冷たい|つめたい} = cold/unpleasant.

常见问题 (1)

No, it sounds strange. Use {冷たい風|つめたいかぜ} instead.

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