synonym Comparative
冷やす
VS
ひんやり
Differences Between "冷やす" and "ひんやり"
Option A
冷やす
Meaning
to cool, to chill (transitive)
Reading
ひやす (hiyasu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
暑いので、飲み物を冷蔵庫で冷やしておこう。
It's hot, so I'll chill the drinks in the refrigerator.
Option B
ひんやり
Meaning
cool, chilly (pleasantly refreshing sensation)
Reading
ひんやり (hin'yari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
ひんやりとした風が心地よい。
The cool breeze is pleasant.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to cool, to chill (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 冷やす: 他動詞で、何かを冷たくするときに使います。自動詞は「冷える（ひえる）」です。
- ひんやり: An onomatopoeic adverb describing a pleasantly cool or refreshing sensation, often associated with air, objects, or drinks. It's not intensely cold, but a comfortable chill.
- 冷やす: 他動詞で、何かを冷たくするときに使います。自動詞は「冷える（ひえる）」です。
- ひんやり: An onomatopoeic adverb describing a pleasantly cool or refreshing sensation, often associated with air, objects, or drinks. It's not intensely cold, but a comfortable chill.
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