JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
冷ややか
An emotionally cold, indifferent attitude or a physically chilly sensation.
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冷やか alternative spelling
1 Na-adjective
Cold / Indifferent (Attitude)
Indicates a lack of emotional warmth, typically manifested as an indifferent, cynical, or critical demeanor.
Example
彼女 は 私 を 冷ややか な 目 で 見た 。
She looked at me with a cold gaze.
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2 Na-adjective
Chilly / Cool (Physical Sensation)
Describes a sensation of coolness or chilliness felt physically, often from air or fluids.
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