Translation guide
The English word 'chill' has several distinct meanings: a cold feeling, a relaxed state, and as a verb meaning to cool or relax. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each.
冷え込みがあります。
There's a chill in the air.
A moderate but unpleasant coldness, often in the air or a sensation.
General word for coldness or chill, often used for air or body.
朝の冷えが厳しくなってきた。
The morning chill has become severe.
A sudden feeling of cold, often associated with shivering or illness.
寒気がするので、熱を測ってみます。
I feel a chill, so I'll take my temperature.
The sensation of chill on the skin, often used for weather.
秋の肌寒さが心地よい。
The autumn chill is pleasant.
Calm, relaxed, easygoing, or untroubled.
Describes a person who is calm and composed.
彼はいつも落ち着いているね。
He's always so chill.
Implies a relaxed, unhurried attitude; often used for atmosphere or personality.
今日は家でのんびりしている。
I'm just chilling at home today.
Slang for relaxed, loose, or not strict; can describe a person or situation.
To make something cold, like food or drink.
Transitive verb: to cool or chill something deliberately.
ビールを冷やしておいて。
Chill the beer, please.
To let something cool down (often hot food/drink to room temperature).
To spend time relaxing, often casually with friends.
Common casual phrase meaning to relax or take it easy.
週末は友達とまったりする。
On weekends I chill with friends.
To laze around, often with a nuance of doing nothing productive.
今日は一日中だらだらしてた。
I just chilled all day today.
To relax comfortably, often at home or in a cozy setting.
Using 'チル' (chiru) as a loanword is understood by some young people, but it's not standard. Stick to native expressions like 落ち着いている or のんびりしている.
I like that teacher because he's chill.
I let the soup chill before drinking it.
家でくつろいで映画を見た。
I chilled at home and watched a movie.