JLPT N4 Elementary
冷える
To grow cold, become chilly, or emotionally cool down
Readings
Other forms
冷えます polite form
冷えた plain past
冷えて te-form
冷えない plain negative
1 Verb (intransitive)
To get cold / To become chilly
Describes a drop in temperature for the weather, objects, or body parts, often implying they have become unpleasantly cold.
Example
エアコン が 強すぎ て 、 体 が 冷え て しまっ た 。
The air conditioner was too strong and my body got chilled.
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2 Verb (intransitive)
To grow distant / To cool down (a relationship)
Indicates a loss of affection, excitement, or economic activity within a specific context.
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