VocabJLPT N3
cool
い-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. cool
  2. 2. refreshing
  3. 3. clear (e.g. eyes)
  4. 4. clear
This い-adjective describes a temperature or feeling that is comfortably cool, often used to talk about pleasant weather or a refreshing breeze. It is commonly used in autumn or on a mild day when the heat has flessened. It carries a positive, refreshing nuance, unlike words that mean cold in an unpleasant way.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The station platform feels surprisingly cool today.

Sentence 2

"This seat is nice and cool — we lucked out," she said.

Sentence 3

The venue is kept cool, but temperatures may vary depending on your seat.

Sentence 4

Hold on — it's cool in here, but isn't it getting a bit cold?

Sentence 5

Once we moved to the shade, it got way cooler right away!