涼しい
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes cool or refreshing weather, air, or atmosphere.
Theme
User and their coworker Satoshi discuss the weather during a break at the office.
涼しい
すずしい
cool / refreshing
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a cool breeze on a hot day that makes you say 'Ah, refreshing!' This feeling is 『涼しい』 (suzushii, 'cool / Refreshing'). Think 'soo-zoo-shee' like a soothing breeze.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『涼しい』 (suzushii) is often used to describe pleasant weather, especially during summer evenings or in mountainous areas. It's a common compliment for a comfortable climate.
Forms
Base: 涼しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes cool or refreshing weather, air, or atmosphere.
Negative: 涼しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『涼しくない』 (suzushikunai).
Past: 涼しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『涼しかった』 (suzushikatta).
Adverbial: 涼しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『涼しく』 (suzushiku).
Comparative: より涼しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番涼しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.