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涼風

りょうふう

N1cool breeze

Examples

日が沈むと川面から涼風が吹いてきた。

縁側で涼風に当たりながら麦茶を飲んだ。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 涼風(りょうふう) is a noun for a breeze that feels cool or refreshing.
  • Basic usage: It describes scenes such as a breeze blowing from a river after sunset or cool air enjoyed on a veranda.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The feeling of 涼しい
    • It relates to 涼しい風 and suits the refreshing feeling of relief from heat.
    • It differs from 寒い, which centers on feeling cold, in perceived temperature or comfort.
  • Feeling the breeze
    • 涼風に当たる means letting the cool breeze reach one's body or enjoying it.

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