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冷ます

さます

Readings

さます

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5s, vtto cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool
  2. 2.
    v5s, vtto dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil

Kanji breakdown

冷
N47 strokesGrade 4

Example sentences

ちょっと冷まして、熱いうちは食べないように。

Let your food cool off a bit; don't eat it while it's hot.

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冷ますさます

to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil

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