Interesting expressions for "cold" in Japanese

Japan has four distinct seasons and it gets very cold in the winter, so there are many words in Japanese to describe the cold.
Today, I'd like to introduce some interesting ways to express the cold in Japanese. They convey the "detailed sense" of Japanese people, and are fun to read!

[It's cold!]
It's a short phrase that is very commonly used in everyday conversation.
It's a reflex action you use when you suddenly feel cold.
[Cold]
A word that gives the impression of your body gradually getting colder.
It can be used not only to cool the air, but also to cool the room or ground.
[Freezing]
It is used when the cold is so severe that your body feels like it is freezing.
An expression for a very cold day.
[Cold feet]
A deep cold that chills you to the core.
It's a beautiful Japanese expression that's especially common in Kyoto during the winter.
【trembling】(Onomatopoeia)
An onomatopoeia that describes the body trembling.
It is commonly used in conversations by both children and adults.
[Sabu](Kansai dialect)
A dialect meaning "cold" that is commonly used in the Kansai region.
He spoke frankly, as if slightly surprised.


[Let's learn Japanese phrases!]
It's cold! I should have brought a down jacket.
It got really cold at night.
It's so cold outside, my hands are freezing.
This room is freezing cold.
The morning wind is cold and it's so cold I'm shivering!
Oh no! I forgot my gloves.

In Japanese, there are many words that describe not only the temperature itself, but also the feelings you have at that time and the subtle changes you feel in your body.
If you experience winter in Japan, don't just say it's cold, try to feel what other aspects of that coldness there are.

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