JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
涼 — refreshing
- Reading
- リョウ・すず.しい・すず.む・すず.やか・うす.い・ひや.す・まことに
- Meaning
- refreshing; nice and cool
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
涼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リョウ・すず.しい・すず.む・すず.やか・うす.い・ひや.す・まことに and it means refreshing; nice and cool. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
涼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 涼む (to cool oneself) and 涼しい (Refreshing).
Japanese words containing 涼
Frequently asked questions
What does 涼 mean in Japanese?
涼 means refreshing; nice and cool in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 涼 read?
涼 is read リョウ・すず.しい・すず.む・すず.やか・うす.い・ひや.す・まことに. Reading it inside real words — 涼む and 涼しい — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 涼 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 涼 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 涼 in a word?
A common word containing 涼 is 涼む (すずむ) — "to cool oneself". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 涼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 涼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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