Translation guide
The quality or state of being cold, in temperature, emotion, or attitude.
Describing the coldness of objects, weather, or environments.
The most common and neutral word for physical coldness, often used for objects or touch.
水の冷たさに驚いた。
I was surprised by the coldness of the water.
Describing a person's unfriendly, indifferent, or unfeeling attitude.
Also used metaphorically for emotional coldness, such as in a person's demeanor or words.
彼の声の冷たさに傷ついた。
I was hurt by the coldness in his voice.
Describing a response or atmosphere that is unenthusiastic or unemotional.
Common phrase meaning a lukewarm or unenthusiastic reaction, literally 'cooled-down response'.
彼の提案に対する冷めた反応が気になった。
I was bothered by the coldness of the reaction to his proposal.
Refers to coldness of the air or environment, often associated with weather or seasons.
冬の寒さが厳しい。
The coldness of winter is severe.
Literary or technical term for cold air or chill, often used in written descriptions.
洞窟から冷気が流れてきた。
A coldness flowed from the cave.
Explicitly means indifference or cold-heartedness, often used for attitudes or treatment.
彼女の冷淡さに皆が驚いた。
Everyone was surprised by her coldness.
Implies a cool, detached, or slightly disdainful attitude; often used for looks or atmosphere.
彼の目には冷ややかさがあった。
There was a coldness in his eyes.
Means indifference or apathy, often used when someone shows no interest.
彼の無関心が冷たさに感じられた。
His indifference felt like coldness.