cool
gb/kˈul/ us/kˈul/
A1
英語
~ 2800
menő, hűvös, lehűl, lehűt, higgadt, nyugodt
A2
INFORMAL
1
menő
B1
用法パターン：
[something] is cool
That new café is really cool.
Az az új kávézó tényleg menő.
He’s such a cool guy to hang out with.
Nagyon menő srác, jó vele lógni.
Your shoes look so cool with that jacket.
It’s a cool movie that everyone is talking about.
She has a cool way of telling stories.
学習者向け例文
This car is cool.
Ez az autó menő.
My brother is a cool person.
A bátyám menő ember.
That game is cool to play.
Her dress is very cool.
This song is cool.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'cool' meaning 'good' with 'cool' meaning 'slightly cold'. Context decides the meaning.
意味
Good or impressive
コロケーション
look cool
|sound cool
|cool idea
|cool place
|cool outfit
類義語
awesome (More emphatic and enthusiastic than 'cool'.)
|
stylish (Focuses more on fashion and appearance.)
対義語
lame (Slang for boring or unimpressive.)
|
uncool (Direct opposite in the same informal register.)
テーマ
daily life
|pop culture
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
Very good, interesting, or popular in style.
Used to describe something or someone as attractive, impressive, or fashionable in a way that is admired.
A1
2
hűvös
A2
用法パターン：
[something] feels cool
The evening air was cool and fresh.
Az esti levegő hűvös és friss volt.
I like my drinks cool, not ice-cold.
Az italokat hűvösen szeretem, nem jéghidegen.
It’s nice to walk in the cool shade on a hot day.
The room stayed cool even in the afternoon sun.
These tiles feel cool under my feet.
学習者向け例文
The water is cool.
A víz hűvös.
I like the cool wind.
Szeretem, ha hűvös szél fúj.
The room is cool now.
My hands are cool.
The night air is cool.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes overuse 'cold' when 'cool' would be more natural for mild temperatures.
意味
Slightly cold in temperature
コロケーション
cool breeze
|cool water
|cool air
|keep cool
|cool shade
類義語
chilly (Slightly colder and can feel less pleasant.)
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refreshing (Pleasantly cool, often used for drinks or air.)
対義語
warm (Having a moderately high temperature.)
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hot (Having a high temperature.)
テーマ
weather
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
A little bit cold, but not very cold.
Having a temperature that is moderately lower than normal or comfortable warmth.
動詞
A2
3
用法パターン：
to cool [something] down/off
Let the cake cool before you cut it.
Hagyd lehűlni a süteményt, mielőtt felvágod.
The soup needs to cool down before serving.
A levesnek tálalás előtt egy kicsit le kell hűlnie.
She cooled the tea with a few ice cubes.
The air cooled as the sun went down.
We waited for the engine to cool off.
学習者向け例文
Let the food cool.
Hagyd lehűlni az ételt.
The tea will cool soon.
A tea hamarosan lehűl.
Wait for the soup to cool.
The room will cool at night.
I put water on my face to cool it.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'cool' as a verb with 'chill', which can sound too cold in some contexts.
意味
Make or become less hot
コロケーション
cool down
|cool off
|let [food] cool
類義語
chill ('Chill' often means to make something very cold, especially in a fridge.)
対義語
heat (To make something hotter.)
テーマ
cooking
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
定義
To make something less hot, or to become less hot.
To lower the temperature of something, or for the temperature of something to become lower.
B1
4
用法パターン：
[someone] stays/keeps/remains cool
She stayed cool under pressure.
Nyomás alatt is higgadt maradt.
He’s always cool in an emergency.
Vészhelyzetben mindig higgadt marad.
Try to keep your cool during the meeting.
He remained cool despite the bad news.
It’s important to stay cool when dealing with complaints.
学習者向け例文
I try to stay cool at work.
Igyekszem higgadt maradni a munkahelyemen.
She stays cool in class.
Az órán is higgadt marad.
He keeps his cool with children.
We must remain cool in danger.
Stay cool when you speak to him.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with 'cool' meaning 'good'. Context and verbs like 'stay' help clarify it.
意味
Calm and composed
コロケーション
stay cool
|keep your cool
|remain cool
類義語
calm ('Calm' is more general and formal; 'cool' can sound more casual.)
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collected ('Collected' implies being in control of emotions.)
対義語
agitated (Showing nervousness or anxiety.)
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upset (Emotionally disturbed or angry.)
テーマ
emotions
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
定義
Calm and not angry or excited, even in hard situations.
Calm and not easily upset, excited, or emotional, especially in difficult situations.
文法
辞書形
cool
IPA
GB/kˈul/
US/kˈul/
音節・強勢
cool （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cool)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: cool
- Comparative: cooler
- Superlative: coolest
Verb
- Base: cool
- 3rd Person Singular: cools
- Present Participle: cooling
- Past: cooled
関連語
Forms
Core family
coolness
noun
coolly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncool
adjective
Advanced or less common
coolant
noun
表現
cool down
1/kˈul dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Become less hot or angry
To become less hot, or to become calmer after being angry or excited.
例文
- The coffee will cool down in a few minutes.
- He went for a walk to cool down after the argument.
cool down
2/kˈul dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
become or make cooler
If you cool down, you become less hot.
例文
- Temperatures should cool down by Friday.
- Drink water and sit in the shade if you need to cool down.
学習者向け例文
- I went inside to cool down.
- The city may cool down after the storm.
cool off
2/kˈul ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Reduce heat or emotion
To make something less hot, or to become calmer after anger or excitement.
例文
- They opened the windows to cool off the room.
- She took a break to cool off after the stressful meeting.
keep your cool
3/kˈip jˈʊɹ kˈul/
idiom
Stay calm under pressure
To stay calm and not get angry or upset when something bad happens.
例文
- Even when everyone was shouting, she kept her cool.
- It’s important to keep your cool during negotiations.
play it cool
4/plˈeɪ ˈɪt kˈul/
idiom
informal
Act calmly and casually
To act calm and not show what you are really feeling or thinking.
例文
- He played it cool even though he was very nervous inside.
- She decided to play it cool and wait for him to call first.
stay cool
5/stˈeɪ kˈul/
fixed phrase
informal
Remain calm or relaxed
To keep calm and not get worried or upset.
例文
- Stay cool—everything will be fine.
- He told me to stay cool during the interview.