Vocab Info
N2 る-Verb
冴える
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.), to be bright, to be vivid, to be crisp, to be clear-headed, to be alert, to be on the ball, to be wide awake, to look upbeat, to be perky, to be cheerful, to master (a skill), to excel at, to cleanly execute, to be satisfying, to become frigid, to become intensely cold
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Examples
田舎の夜空では星が冴えています。
In the countryside night sky, the stars are shining brightly.
- N2
プロのバイオリンの音色は冴えている。
The tone of a professional violin is vivid.
- N2
冬の夜は冴えるので、温かくして寝て下さい。
The winter nights are frigid, so please keep warm and sleep.
- N2
私は冴えた赤色の薔薇に加えて、淡い赤色の薔薇も大好きです。
In addition to the vibrant red roses, I also love light red roses.
- N2
精神科医:「気分が冴えない時はランニングか何かで体を動かすといいですよ。」
Psychiatrist: 'When you're feeling unable to be perky, it's good to get moving, like going for a run or something.'
- N2
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