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VocabJLPT N3
cool
な-AdjectivePlace

Definitions

  1. 1. cool (temperature, color, etc.)
  2. 2. cool (i.e. calm and collected)
  3. 3. cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish)
Borrowed from English, this katakana word can mean "cool" in the sense of stylish or impressive, or it can refer to a cool temperature, such as in describing cool clothing or air conditioning. It is a versatile loanword used both as a な-adjective to compliment someone's style and in practical contexts like product names for cooling items. Context will help you determine which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That blue lighting makes the room look really cool, doesn't it?

Sentence 2

I used cool tones in the proposal to make the numbers easier to read.

Sentence 3

The new uniform has a cool color palette that feels calm and composed.

Sentence 4

The manager said, "I want cool tones to give it a trustworthy feel."

Sentence 5

This kind of cool blue really pops in photos, don't you think?