Japanese Word · Beginner
冷や冷や
to feel cold, chilly
Pronunciation: [çija̠çija̠]
Meaning
to feel cold, chilly
Example
奥さんはまたそのくらいの事を平気でする女なのですから、私はひやひやしたのです。
Oku-san was the kind of woman to do such a thing with no concern, so I was uneasy.
Practice tips
- Practice 冷や冷や out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.