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寒気

Readings

Kana: さむけ、かんき
Romaji: samuke, kanki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

chill; the shivers; shivering fit

2

cold; coldness; cold air

Note: usu. かんき

Kanji

Readings: カン、 さむ.い
Meaning: cold
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

Example Sentences

寒気(さむけ)がする。
➥I feel cold.
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(そと)()ると寒気(さむけ)がした。
➥I felt a chill when I went out of the house.
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(そと)吹雪(ふぶき)()て、寒気(さむけ)がした。
➥I feel a chill seeing the blizzard outside.
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寒気(さむけ)がしますよ。
➥I have a chill.
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寒気(さむけ)がしてたまりません。
➥I have very bad chills.
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とてもぞくぞく寒気(さむけ)がします。
➥I feel very chilly.
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