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Meaning of 寒気(さむけ) in Japanese

寒気
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
さむけ, かんき
Romaji
samuke, kanki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    chill; the shivers; shivering fit
    Example sentence
    彼女寒気防ぐために厚いコート着ていた。 She was wearing a thick coat against the chill.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    cold; coldness; cold air
    Example sentence
    日向にすわっているのにはまだ寒気した Though I was sitting in the sun, I still felt chilly.

Examples of 寒気, さむけ, かんき in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

12 strokes

cold

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: さむ.い

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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