Lingaku冷やす【ひやす】
Frequency rank: 6,516. – 6,519.
- to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to refrigerate
- to calm down; to cool off; to regain one's composure; to relax
- to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
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- to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to refrigerate
- to calm down; to cool off; to regain one's composure; to relax
- to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
This meaning is used when referring to lowering the temperature of food or beverages, usually by placing them in a refrigerator or ice. It often implies making something more refreshing or suitable for consumption.
This meaning is used when talking about someone reducing their emotional intensity, such as anger or anxiety. It often implies taking a moment to breathe or step back from a stressful situation.
This meaning is used to express feeling fear or anxiety about something imminent or something that has occurred. It can refer to a specific event or a general state of fear.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひやす冷やすことthe act of coolingたべもの食べ物をひやす冷やすto chill foodのみもの飲み物をひやす冷やすto chill drinksひやした冷やしたびいるビールchilled beerひやす冷やすためのこおり氷ice for coolingひやす冷やすひつようが必要があるneed to cool downひやして冷やしておくto keep it coolこころ心をひやす冷やすto calm one's mindひやした冷やしたて手chilled handsひやして冷やしておくことがたいせつ大切it's important to chill itかれ彼のきもち気持ちをひやす冷やすto cool his feelings downひやして冷やしてりらっくすリラックスするto chill and relax
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Example sentences
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How thoughtful of you to have chilled some wine for us.
The fiscal austerity may lead to an overkill of the economy.
When I'm hot, a glass of cool water really refreshes me.
I hear that it's good to cool the back of your neck when it's hot.