It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 冷たい
Meaning：”cold” or “cool”
It is often used to describe things that are physically cold to the touch, such as food or drinks, but it can also be used to describe things that are emotionally or socially distant or aloof.
For example, you might say 彼女は冷たい (kareshi wa tsumetai) to describe a person who is cold or distant,
彼は冷たい風を吹いている (kare wa tsumetai kaze wo fuite iru) to describe someone who is giving off a cold or unapproachable vibe.
Here are 10 sentences that use the Japanese word 冷たい (tsumetai):
- 今朝のコーヒーは冷たすぎる。 The coffee this morning is too cold.
- 大雪が降り、道路は冷たい。 It’s snowing heavily and the roads are cold.
- 冷たい水で身体を洗ってください。Please wash your body with cold water.
- 彼女のキスは冷たかった。Her kiss was cold.
- 冷たい風が吹いているから、暖かい服を着てください。 It’s cold because of the wind, so please wear warm clothes.
- 冷たい手で彼女の顔を撫でた。I stroked her face with cold hands.
- 冷たい手袋をして、手を温めることができる。 By wearing cold gloves, you can warm your hands.
- 彼は冷たい目で私を見た。He looked at me with cold eyes.
- 冷たいビールが美味しい。Cold beer is delicious.
- 冷たい傘を持って、雨に備えることができる。By carrying a cold umbrella, you can prepare for the rain.
